Originally Posted by
dbsonic
Gary, did you extend the wing spar or change it? .. couldn't tell from one of the later pics.
dbsonic,
Thanks for the compliment on the thread. I guess I enjoy posting stuff as much as working on it.
However, your question above got my attention...what do you know about the wing spar that I don't? Is there something I need to know about extending or changing the wing spar?
The aluminum plate spar and the plywood wing spar former are the foundation of the whole airplane. Its like the foundation of a house. Everything else is built on it. Its not the design I would make but I guess all three of the F-105s I know that have flown used it. It would be very difficult to change. I'm still thinking about a way to beef up the main spar former.
With the known gear retraction, toe in, mounting, and stab design issues, I'm hoping there is not something else.
Gary