Aileron Construction Photos

A close up of the aileron set-up used to align the counterweight tube prior to drilling.  This is according to instructions, but may not result in an accurate alignment of the counterweight to ribs.  A better way is to drill one end (both holes), then lay spar/rib assembly flush on a flat table and mark and drill the other end of the tube.
 
 

The fun part-- back rivetting the aileron skins.

The flap table according to plans.  It's flat and it's heavy.

My five foot bucking bar used as a weight.

Pea gravel in freezer bags.  Easily recyclable, lead shot is not!

I used this modified screw driver to debur the inside of the stainless steel counterweight attach holes.

The trailing edge of the left aileron and the drill alignment jig.

Semi-completed ailerons in storage on air hockey table.  This project is gradually taking over.

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