Aileron Construction

aileron4.jpg (100211 bytes) Aileron parts being fitted together for final drilling and preparation prior to assembly
   
A shot of the aileron spar with the counterbalance nose attached.
   
Aileron Skin with the stiffeners attached, primed and ready for final assembly
   
aileron3.jpg (93553 bytes) Everything is fitting like it should and the aileron is finally ready for final riveting. I messed up drilling the end ribs so Van's got a little more of my money
   
aileron5.jpg (107624 bytes) A different angle sitting in the jig
   
aileronconst1.jpg (70414 bytes) To rivet one of these together, you have to be at least a little bit of a contortionist so that all the different bends that has to be made in the arms can be accomplished. It was fun.......to say the least! Now was that 2 or 3 rivets per drink?!
   
   
   

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