Wings

Wings

24 Dec 02 The wings are currently on order with Van's and should arrive sometime around ~~24 January~~ week of 10 Feb 03. For now, the only thing happening is the construction of the wing construction rack.

6 Jan 03 Here's a couple shots of the wing rack. I understand that the new pre-everythinged kits don't require the use of a jig (as such), more like a basic rack to hold the wing during construction. I'm cramped on space and anything on rollers is a bonus. I do have the capability to level as necessary and check washout . The uprights still need to be finalized and I'll do that when the kit arrives. Overall, the rack is constructed out of 1x6's because it was really difficult to find nice 10' 2x4's that weren't warped and twisted. The 1x6's were actually very straight. When reinforced, they become very rigid.

Sure could use any comments before I head down this road. The only thing left to do is swab the deck before getting into the next phase as the white floor gets a bit dirty with AL dust, air tool spittle, primer, etc...

3 Feb 03 Finally received the wing kit. Time to get back to work. Here are all the parts all over the shop floor. I was lucky enough to have a local RV-8 builder, who was returning from OR with empty space in his truck, to pick up the kit at Van's. The down side was that it rained. Alot. There was a good bit of wet paper, but no problems with the kit.

27 Nov 03 The left wing is nearing completion. Tank is on, leading edge is on, top skins riveted, and wires run through the wing. All that's left is to rivet the lower skins on. Gary Sobek, Tech Counselor, and soon-to-be AB-DAR flew up to do the inspection. No problems! Following classic EAA Chapter 1000 picture protocol, we strike the required pose...

12 Mar 04 Made up the cradles for the wing stand. This is going to work out well. Note that the cradles for each end just slip into the legs. For now they're going to rest on the floor until both wings are done.

14 Mar 04 Left wing out of the stand and into the storage cradle. Whoo whooo! On to the right wing...

24 Jul 04 Completed the second wing. Took about 350 hours total to complete both wings. Ready for the fuselage!

7 Aug 04 Loaded up the wings and took them out to the airport. I needed the space for the fuselage. Just awaiting the fuselage order.

	24 Dec 02	The wings are currently on order with Van's and should arrive sometime around ~~24 January~~ week of 10 Feb 03. For now, the only thing happening is the construction of the wing construction rack.
	6 Jan 03	Here's a couple shots of the wing rack. I understand that the new pre-everythinged kits don't require the use of a jig (as such), more like a basic rack to hold the wing during construction. I'm cramped on space and anything on rollers is a bonus. I do have the capability to level as necessary and check washout . The uprights still need to be finalized and I'll do that when the kit arrives. Overall, the rack is constructed out of 1x6's because it was really difficult to find nice 10' 2x4's that weren't warped and twisted. The 1x6's were actually very straight. When reinforced, they become very rigid. Sure could use any comments before I head down this road. The only thing left to do is swab the deck before getting into the next phase as the white floor gets a bit dirty with AL dust, air tool spittle, primer, etc...
	3 Feb 03	Finally received the wing kit. Time to get back to work. Here are all the parts all over the shop floor. I was lucky enough to have a local RV-8 builder, who was returning from OR with empty space in his truck, to pick up the kit at Van's. The down side was that it rained. Alot. There was a good bit of wet paper, but no problems with the kit.
	27 Nov 03	The left wing is nearing completion. Tank is on, leading edge is on, top skins riveted, and wires run through the wing. All that's left is to rivet the lower skins on. Gary Sobek, Tech Counselor, and soon-to-be AB-DAR flew up to do the inspection. No problems! Following classic EAA Chapter 1000 picture protocol, we strike the required pose...
	12 Mar 04	Made up the cradles for the wing stand. This is going to work out well. Note that the cradles for each end just slip into the legs. For now they're going to rest on the floor until both wings are done.
	14 Mar 04	Left wing out of the stand and into the storage cradle. Whoo whooo! On to the right wing...
	24 Jul 04	Completed the second wing. Took about 350 hours total to complete both wings. Ready for the fuselage!
	7 Aug 04	Loaded up the wings and took them out to the airport. I needed the space for the fuselage. Just awaiting the fuselage order.