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Old 11-27-2009 | 11:21 PM
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Default RE: Build Thread-Scratch built for 8s

Time to start on the wings. I had parts laser cut for a wing jig. I am starting with 0 dihedral for this mid wing plane, so the wings will be 100% symmetrical, so I can use the same jig for both sides. If I have to add dihedral on v0.2, I could still use the same jig, just having to pay attention that the holes for the wing tube are assembled so as not to wind up with two lefts, or two rights.

I started by gluing the bottom spar to the leading edge sheeting, using a straight edge to insure that it is totally straight. I positioned this on the jig, and then used the root rib, and tip rib to position it in the jig. Then I glued the root rib, then the first shear web, followed by the second rib then the second shear web etc. all the way to the tip. Years ago I built a sailplane kit from Airtronics called a Sagitta, that used this technique, and it works well. This was a beautiful machine cut kit that was an American equivalent of MK quality. You do not worry about the ribs coming out aligned perfectly over the plan, because if the webs are accurately cut (these were, and mine were lasered), the two wings will come out the same.
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