R.Wing – started ribs – Dec 25, 26 2015

 

 

We worked on the right side wing this weekend.  You could think of that as the copilot side
but if the plane is right side up and flying forwards, this wing will be on the right side of the plane.


Ordered some new parts for the wing and the vertical fin reinforcement kit

Installed the bow eye mounting plate which arrived with some wing parts we ordered.

Varnished the inboard wing ribs

here’s a diagram of how the ribs are attached

Started installing the wing ribs

Each rib is a different length

Mark the lengths, drill and cleco

 

Got the inboard wing rib on, need to measure from there

Run strings at 7 and 11 inches from the leading edge.
Ribs should just touch the strings.

DiveRite penetration reel works for a string!

Installed the wing cuff support angle and secondary angle

Starting to look more like a wing with the top ribs.