Wing work has begun!

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Rib #9 now has the aileron bell crank in place for both left and right sides. We are currently missing the bearings so this will not be completed right now. Parts on back-order

I thought the holes were incorrectly punched but it turns out the bell crank is on different sides of the ribs for left and right.  Who knew? The PLANS knew.

Right hand bell crank. On the inside of the rib.
Left hand bell crank. On the outside of the rib.
Left hand rib.

We have some stuff on back order so we will  not be progressing at full speed just yet. We are doing what we can for now.

We are reading the plans very carefully.

Lots of little parts! Deburr and clean. Some holes to drill.
Bending a lip is VERY easy with a brake. Glad I’m not pounding these in a vise.

Lots of shims to make. Two kinds. They go between the rib and the spar.

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