SkyBurner

Hello,
I,m looking for site's,articles, pic's., and or diagrams for alternative methods other than tube & socket for 2 pc. wing attachment's. Hven't had much luck in my search's. Any info would be great.
Thx in Advance,
Robert

mmattockx

Well, the tube and socket works very well and is easily and cheaply available, so what are you looking for in an alternative? Some people use a blade type spar and slide them past each other in the fuse, then run a couple of bolts through the pair of spars, bolts running front to back in the plane.


Mark

SkyBurner

The reason I ask, I was given a set of large wing panels already built, full sym., D-Tube const., 16"constant chord, 45" per panel. Planning on building a large profile ie. (Aeroworks, OMP). I agree on the simplicity of the tube and socket, but have no means for boring the holes into the ribs to accommodate the sockets. I plan on bldg., a center section 8 to 10" wide which will be permanetly attached to the fuse to house the radio equipment. I've heard about the blade style, but have not actually seen this set up, other than a variation on a RCM plans built Extra 300SP, which to me looked questionable, not being able to see how it was const.
Wanting to get a feel for other options, idea's.
Robert

funkworks

Whatever spar method you use you will still need to cut into the wing anyway. Putting in a spar after the fact is tough but not impossible. Let me know how the surgery goes doctor .