Monday, May 31, 2010

Left Wing Assembly

  • Upper Half Ribs Compartments 9, 8 & 7
  • Came up with a different way to shape ribs
  • Spar-side is being bent over 2x4 in very small steps instead of using tube bender
  • Camber is being shaped on the wing (not riveted) after the Full Ribs
Pictures

Hours today    : 3.0
Hours forward: 138.5
Hours total      : 141.5

Saturday, May 8, 2010

Left Wing Assembly

  • Finished up riveting Root Rib Ring to Wing Spar
  • Cleaned up entire Wing from Sharpie Markings etc
  • Formed, cut and drilled first pair of Upper Half Ribs (Compartment 10)
Pictures

Hours today     : 3.5
Hours forward : 135.0
Hours total       : 138.5

Friday, May 7, 2010

Left Wing Assembly

Wing riveted:
  • Leading and Trailing Edge complete
  • Splices (three rows each) complete
  • Wing Root Rib "Tongue" complete
  • Upper half of Root Rib Ring done
Pictures

Hours today     : 4.5
Hours forward  : 130.5
Hours total       : 135.0