MikeD Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Hi folks, A very quick question about 'closing off' aileron ends. As you will know, the ailerons are cut out of the wing, leaving exposed foam on the ends! Now, the question is: Do you recess the foam and fill with flox and filler or do you glass over the exposed ends? Getting a nice neat edge with glassing over is quite difficult, filling with flox and filler adds weight... so what is the preferred method? MikeD Quote Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynn Erickson Posted August 8, 2009 Share Posted August 8, 2009 Hi folks, A very quick question about 'closing off' aileron ends. As you will know, the ailerons are cut out of the wing, leaving exposed foam on the ends! Now, the question is: Do you recess the foam and fill with flox and filler or do you glass over the exposed ends? Getting a nice neat edge with glassing over is quite difficult, filling with flox and filler adds weight... so what is the preferred method? MikeD The ends have the foam recessed about 1/2" with a micro fillet and glassed so there is a glass to glass edge on all sides. this forms a rib on the ends. you should check the plans for the dimensions and number of plys. Quote Evolultion Eze RG -a two place side by side-200 Knots on 200 HP. A&P / pilot for over 30 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeD Posted August 8, 2009 Author Share Posted August 8, 2009 Lynn, Thanks very much for the info. I will read up on the plans and get it done. I must say that I have read the plans several times for this section but didn't find the info, obviously not looking hard enough:irked: . MikeD Quote Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickh Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 It's at the top of the page (8?), two lines, if you're building a Cozy. Ooger out .4", micro fillet, two BID. Rick Quote Rick Hall; MK-IV plans #1477; cozy.zggtr.org Build status: 1-7, bits of 8-9, 10, 14 done! Working on engine/prop/avionics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraig Posted August 9, 2009 Share Posted August 9, 2009 It's at the top of the page (8?), two lines, if you're building a Cozy. Ooger out .4", micro fillet, two BID. Rick "Ooger out", Excellent term!, I like it! Kraig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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