Bolted on Wings. Nancy and friend (wants to remain anonymous) helped align Wings on two padded sawhorses. Then moved into Fuselage connection gently ( I laid on floor under Wing to lift and guide into position). Inserted both 3/8" tapered drift pins. Each large bolt went in as expected -- needing rubber mallet to drive the "close tolerance" bolts through. Clamping thin skins on outside Fuselage spar is essential as bolt passes (threads will catch and spread "skin"). Rear attachment point aligned easily too. Impressive how well everything aligned. Out of curiosity, measured diagonally from Wing tip to center of Aft Fuselage - within less than 1/16" on each side. So as manufactured holes were perfect (good news, since couldn't have changed regardless. Earlier Vans kit designs required positioning/aligning Wings prior to match drilling rear attachment point. RV14a is already done!) Note: process to install Wings was less than 1 hr on each side. Remainder of time spent on other details.
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| Padded sawhorses ready for LH Wing |
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| RH Wing has drift pins. Nancy can let go! |
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| RH Wing showing large bolts installed (next add washers and nuts !). Smaller 3/8 dia bolts not yet installed. Note: clamps removed prior picture. |
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| Tah Dah ! and Hooray! |