Thursday, January 19, 2017

Wings

Tech Counselor visit  (3 hrs )

Received thumbs up - well done - from Sam Sisk, EAA Tech Counselor after examining Wings today.   Ready to close up Wings with addition of Bottom Skins.   Dimpled J-stiffener, Rib flanges.   Countersunk rear spar flange, too.  Two holes adjacent to Flap hinge bracket were simply done by taping in the countersink cutter into hex driver, since aluminum cuts easily.  A few turns by hand and presto...done.


simple rig to reach tight clearance for countersink.

Today the Gretz Pitot Tube Mounting Bracket & hardware arrived from Aircraft Spruce & Specialty Co.  This design fits RV's with a jog at interface to spar flange.  Discovered many RV builders have used this one via Vans Airforce Forums.    I'll fabricate a simple brace/gusset at rear for support.   (Van's hasn't completed their version for the RV14a listed as an option in their Avionics letter.  Probably next year... )

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