The lower wing skin is now complete except for a couple of inspection and drain holes which will be installed prior to the epoxy varnish coating. The wing needs to be rolled over to give access to the upper side. This will likely take place in early February. The wing will then go […]
Southern Cross
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The original wing ribs and the laminated timber semi-circular wing tip, which were salvaged from the damaged wing, have now been renovated. The ribs were progressively glued into position on the wing spars whilst at the same time electrical bonding strips, conduits to carry electrical and aileron cables, control cable […]
The spars have been completely closed in. Ribs have been trialled by sliding them over the spars giving the wing its true shape. The ribs that can be re-used will be refurbished, and others will be manufactured as required. It is exciting to see the progress being made by the […]