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Wing Construction

Wing Construction

The following pictures are a photographic record of the construction of one of the outer wing sections which I hope will be of use to new builders to provide a step by step guide of the wing construction.

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Right - Wing skeleton prior to attaching top skin

Left - Inboard end of wing showing stops to ensure that wing skeleton is held in correct position

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Left - Wing skeleton prior to attaching top skin. Note clamps on the bottom edge of the rear zee to hold skeleton firmly in position during installation of the top skin

Right - Top skin cleco'd in position prior to cutting out hole for baggage locker

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Right - View of end rib and wing skeleton

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Left - View of scratch built end rib (from rear) loosely held in position

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