Section 9: Joining the Wing
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Step 3
Locate the wing joiner and mark a centerline on the joiner.
Step 4
Without using any glue, test the fit of the wing panels and
wing joiner. The panels must fit together without any
gaps, top or bottom. If any gaps do exist, use a sanding
bar to lightly sand the root ribs of both panels until the
panels fit together perfectly.
Step 5
With the wing panels together, check for correct
dihedral. Place the wing on a large flat surface with
one panel resting flat on the surface. The opposite
wing tip should be 7
3
/
8
" from the work surface.
Once satisfied with the fit, separate the wing panels
and remove the wing joiner.
Note
: Read through the remaining steps of
this section before mixing any epoxy.
Hint
: It is extremely important to use plenty of
epoxy when joining the wing panels. It will
also be helpful to use wax paper under the
wing joint to avoid gluing the wing to your
work surface.
Step 6
Mix approximately 1 ounce of 30-minute epoxy. Using an
epoxy brush, apply a generous amount of epoxy to the
wing joiner cavity of one wing panel.
