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Covering - Ailerons and Cove

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wandersen

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I have a question on covering the ailerons and coves.

Do you put fabric over the aileron hinge mounting locations in the cove as well as the hinge mounts on the aileron? Or do you cut the fabric out at these locations so the hinge to the cove and the mount on the aileron is against the wood.

As you can see from the picture, my aileron is a bit proud of the wing trailing edge. If there is any fabric under the hinge on the cove or under the aileron mount, this problem will be exacerbated.

I will fix this in anticipation on how I will cover.

Please advise.

Ward

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