Fabric goes on Left Wing Posted on November 30, 2021March 10, 2022 by Bill Fluhr Bottom first Temporary ‘chip clips’ Ready for top fabric One last check of the internal fittings before sealing it up! The very last picture of 2021. Headed to Florida for the Winter.
Same for left wing as the right Posted on November 22, 2021March 10, 2022 by Bill Fluhr Cables, fairleads, turnbuckles Aileron attach plate inside false spar – 3 per aileron Torque striping & cottering all fittings Tensioning the drag wires Ensuring good clearances Securing turnbuckles
Left Wing work – Pitot tubing Posted on November 18, 2021March 9, 2022 by Bill Fluhr Pitot tube mount Where pitot tube from wing connects to fuselage From fuselage inlet to airspeed & altimeter
Aileron, Right Wing done! Posted on November 16, 2021March 9, 2022 by Bill Fluhr We live in Texas y’all! Aileron balance weight Shadows of things to come! Right wing is done!
Top Coat & Stripes! Posted on November 9, 2021March 9, 2022 by Bill Fluhr 2 Coats Insignia White Masking for stripes Strut to wing cover plate
Oh the joys of rib lacing! Posted on August 24, 2021March 9, 2022 by Bill Fluhr Wrap around reinforcing tape over stitches “And miles to go before I sleep”
More before fabric Posted on August 13, 2021March 12, 2022 by Bill Fluhr More torque striping Safety wiring all drag wire turnbuckles Painted jury strut fittings, tie-down, pushrod lever Drag wire crossing to prevent rub Anti chafe tape on ribs
To Do’s before fabric Posted on August 7, 2021March 9, 2022 by Bill Fluhr Right wing back on the table for finishing work Extensive to do list! Root rib cable pulley guards Cable fairleads glued in place Torque striping all nuts
