Wings

Aileron Gap Fairings Installed

Moving right along, Aileron Gap Fairings are now installed. Read on for a quick recap and the resolution to the SB rivet conflict discovered during bracket install.

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Aileron Bracket Install

Over a few sessions I was able to get the Aileron brackets installed permanently. Read on for the roadbumps and gotchas learned along the way.

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Aileron Priming Day!!

Priming days are my favorite (not!). With a 5:30am start and one epic marathon session, I was able to get through priming all the parts needed to build out the ailerons (and some other things). Check out the lengthy post for a recap of a long, but satisfying day.

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Aileron Brackets & Final Prep

With Priming day getting close (Saturday!), I wanted to wrap up any remaining items I needed to get done before prime. This include the aileron brackets and some annoying little aileron stops. Read on for more detail!

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Wings off the rack!

In an epic Sunday session, Sam, Tod, and I powered through the remainder of the right top skin, repaired a bunch of outstanding rivets, and moved the wings to their new home, the wing cradle Paul and Kacy get me. Read on for details of a fun session. Why the rush? Read on to see the big reveal of why I need more space in the hangar!

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