MikeD Posted August 8, 2009 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.
Lynn Erickson Posted August 8, 2009 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
MikeD Posted August 8, 2009 Author 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.
rickh Posted August 9, 2009 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.
Kraig Posted August 9, 2009 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
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