Flaps

I was able to create the flat pattern for the aileron and flap ribs.  After a test one, we printed them out glued them the sheet metal and bent them up.     Dan fabricated the Aileron and Flap drive plates (W04-4 & W06-6) during the week. Return To Wings – Ailerons

April 7, 2012 We recently bent the rear spars with “Big Bend” brake so we wanted to bend the aileron and flap skins.  We decided to build the aerobatic ailerons, they are a little wider and hence the flaps are a little shorter.  This makes the aileron and the flap close to the same length which is easier…

April 1, 2012 Having completed the rear spar bends we could now use the big brake for the aileron and flap skins.  Using a CAD program at work I was able to generate the flat pattern for both of the skins so we have the outside dimensions.  We marked the sheets being mindfull of how…