Started out today by match drilling the holes at the trailing edge of the flap attach brackets. With that done, I disassembled the flaps.
More flap stuff
Flap drilling
Got the flap parts all match drilled.
Flaps day 2
Tonight was the second night working on the flaps, but it was one of those days when you start with a big pile of parts
Ailerons are DONE!
Another section bites the dust! I got the remaining trailing edge riveted up. Next, I installed the attach hardware. This took a bit of time,
The flaps begin
Since the aileron training edge needs to cure longer before I attempt to rivet it, I decided that I would start construction of the flaps.
Gap fairings riveting
Since I had to wait on the proseal for the second aileron, I figured I’d rivet on the wing gap fairings. This is a very
Aileron trailing edge, more proseal
Well, it’s been a few days, and it’s time to rivet up the first aileron’s trailing edge. After cleaning up the holes, I popped in
Aileron riveting, part 2
Today, I started by riveting the aileron end ribs. During this step, it’s important that the aileron is totally flat and true, as setting these
Aileron Riveting Part 1
With all of the aileron parts primed, I started final construction of the ailerons. You start by building the spar, nose ribs, and counter weight.
Aileron parts primed
Starting back up with where I left off last night, I degreased and primed all the appropriate aileron parts.