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Old 03-17-2009 | 09:14 PM
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trpastor
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Default Should I sheet the wings?

I'm building a sig four star. I did a balsa cowl, sheeted the deck, and I'm increasing the rudder size. I was thinking seriously aobut sheeting the wings. Have you done this? How would I do this (the wings are already built up)? I'd obviously have a step down from the sheeting unless I notched each rib or something?

Would the weight be an issue? Changing the airfoil an issue?

Thanks
Tim
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