• The Biplane Forum is a large global active community of biplane builders, owners and pilots. From Pitts to Skybolts, to older barnstormers, all types are welcome. In addition to our active community, our content boasts exhaustive technical information which is often sought after for projects and maintenance. This information has accumulated over the 12+ years the forum has been in existence.

    The Biplane Forum is a private community. Subscriptions are only $49.99/year or $6.99/month to gain access to this great community and unmatched source of information not found anywhere else on the web. We are also a great resource for non biplane users, since many GA aircraft are built the same way (fabric and tube construction). Annual membership also comes with two BiplaneForum.com decals.



Right Wing Done!

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

Beej

Creator of this place
Staff member
Administrator
Moderator
Joined
Jan 1, 2006
Messages
6,652
Reaction score
1,886
Location
Austin, TX
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=5 align=right>



the 'extra' wing walk...


This moment has took a long time coming. The sense of accomplishment is awesome. I know it's only one wing, and it isn't covered, but still, the darn trials and tribulations that went into that thing...


It has been a year since I started the project. At first glance it doesn't seem I did much, but sitting back and thinking about it, I accomplished the following:


- built all ribs for upper and lower wings, and ailerons.


- built all four ailerons.


- made all tip bows and center bow.


- acquired a dismantled '75 skybolt for salvage.


- media blasted the fuselage and empennage.


- extended the shop.


- insulated the shop and fitted two window AC units.
- Oh, and built one wing of course.


So not too bad after all.The port wing should go much quicker because:


- I've learned from mistakes the first time around.


- Every time I needed something like drag wires, plates, hardware, I purchased, fabricated and sprayedfor all the wings where possible.


- Jigs like thetrammell bar, drag wire drill jig, and I-strut drill jig are already made.


So...on to round 2...





a final shot before hanging...

Finally...hung up out of the way...
 

Latest posts

Back
Top