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Old 11-05-2002 | 08:04 PM
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ilikeplanes
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Default D-tube gluing process

Well, I just used CA and worked as fast and accurate as I could. What made it work was the tape hinge and clamping/weighting process. I could apply all the CA and place my weight system in about 90 seconds. The skins were adhered very well and the wings are straight. I used almost exactly 2 oz of CA for the entire construction of both wings of my Ultimate.

I actually practiced (dry run) folding the skin back and placing the weights to make sure I was getting the pressure distribution I wanted, didn't bend or warp the wings, and could do it in an acceptable amount of time. This proved to be very worth while.

I now have two straight and strong wings for my CGM Ultimate.