As the wing slides in , it tracks along a level plane parallel to a line
drawn between the two spar pin holes in the fuselage. This is not parallel
to the plane of the wing surface which you would want to be socketing into
the fairings attached to the fuselage (ie if built the way you propose).
This wouldn`t matter on the top surface but could catch you out on the lower
surface.
Hope this helps. Duncan McFadyean.
-----Original Message-----
From: Fillinger@aol.com <Fillinger@aol.com>
Date: Friday, September 03, 1999 10:26 PM
Subject: Re: Wing root fairings
>Hi, all --
>
>I am about to make the wing root fairings, and I'm wondering if the
following
>is maybe a goofy idea. What if release tape were applied to the wing, and
>the fairing glassed onto the fuselage side? The result would be about 3/4"
>of "lip," in the shape of the wing section, which would overlap the wing
root
>(back as far as the flap).
>
>It would seem that ensuring the wing's pins were lined up with their
>respective blocks would be just a matter of ensuring that the wing were
>inserted squarely into the fairing. Once it is, pin engagement should be
>automatic. The fairing would be flexible enough if some bending were
needed
>to push the wing home. To minimize the effect of the wing edge possibly
>marring the edge of the lip, I'll add white tinting pigment to the resin.
>
>Note that I have a tri-gear. For single-person rigging, I have a 2 ft.
>square "dolly" with a foam pad on the top, and which rolls on swiveling
>casters. The top surface is adjustable height-wise at each corner, so
>rigging is a mere matter of setting the wing on top at its balance point,
>twiddling the adjusters, and rolling the wing into place. Works great. I
>also have L-shaped, phenolic guide blocks for the spars, positioned at the
>bottom of the spar opening. They help a lot too. I figure the above
fairing
>idea might make it even easier (though the main reason is aesthetic; better
>sealing out rain water).
>
>Has this been done? Any reasoned opinions?
>
>Thanx in advance.
>
>Fred Fillinger, A063
>
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