Continued and made two more rudder nose ribs until I finished with one I was happy with. 2.58 hours.
Author: Glenn
Rudder nose rib
Began forming the rudder nose rib. Realised I would probably not get it right first time, but the first effort wasn’t too bad. 2.67 hours
Wing ribs truing
Completed truing up the flanges on the rear ribs and adjusting any bows in them. 1.5 hours.
Spar Extrusions
6061-T6 T6511 1 1/2″ x 1/4″ bar arrived from Airport Metals in Tullamarine, Melbourne (03) 9310 5566 www.airportmetals.com.au Originally I ordered 6 lengths at 12 […]
Wing ribs truing
Took out the bows in the rear ribs using fluting pliers, then adjusted the flange angles by placing the rib on the bench and simply […]