Wing Construction Page 2

 

Next in the construction process is to build the aleron. This photo shows the construction of the aleron spar which is made out of 1/8" ply. This photo shows a splice in the aileron ply . At the time I figured out I would not have had enough wood if I didn't make the splice.

 

The aileron spar is glued into position as seen in this photo. Next you install 1/4" square wood between the ribs as you can see in this photo. The aleron leading edge plywood is attached to this. Next you would cut off the aileron.

 

After the aileron is cut off the aileron end caps and the leading edge plywood former are installed. After this is all dry you install the leading edge plywood.

 

As you can see in this photo I installed geodetic in the aileron. This is not part of the plans. When I installed the leading edge plywood on the aileron there was a slight twist. in it. The only way I could correct the problem was to make sure it was flat on the table and install geodetic to take the twist out.

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