Date: October 6, 2007

Today I went flying. I took the LT40 on it's maiden flight with it's new motor/prop. It flew great! And I even got a good amount of stick time.

But onto this bird. I contacted Lazerworks and they told me the 3/16" rib was to be laminated with a 1/8" rib. This is to be installed where the aileron will be cut. The extra thickness provides area on both the wing and the detached aileron. When I get to that point in the construction, I hopefully will remember to photograph and document it.

On my wing, I plan to use the plywood ribs for the first three ribs. Then, the fourth rib will be the extra thick rib. I plan on sheeting the bottom of the wing between ribs one and two. I also plan on sheeting over ribs one, two, and three on the top. Before I can install the plywood ribs, I need to cut 1/8" off these pieces before I can put them in place.

So I went on to place the 1/8" ribs. I used q-tips to make sure there was glue at every joint, and to wipe access glue away. I hope to use transparent monocoat on this plane, so all my glue work has to be good.

I finished installing all the 1/8" ribs. Now, I can only install the extra thick rib, then I need to stop. I need to cut the plywood ribs for the sheeting. I am planning on buying a band-saw this upcoming pay-day. I can cut the ribs after I have it.


Picture 1: Laminating the 3/16" and 1/8" ribs together.
Picture 2: Laminating the 3/16" and 1/8" ribs together.
Picture 3: The wing plan.
Picture 4: The 1/8" ribs put in place.