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Old 04-10-2007, 07:05 PM
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Default RE: How to make a Q500 wing??

There are many ways to skin a cat, but for a 428 wing...

I use 3/32 skins for the top surface, and 1/16 with a .007 x 1/2" carbon fiber strip glued to the inside surface of the lower skin. Both skins are 7 to 8 lb. stock. The CF only needs to be 30-36" in length on the lower skin only, none on the top.

With the higher weight standard now in effect, you can use 3/32" skins top and bottom.

A spar is not needed, but glass the center section with tapered layers of 2 oz cloth, wider at the front of the wing.