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Taping Wing Surfaces

Posted on May 12, 2011June 25, 2012 by Jared Yates

Today I finished the taping on the left flap.

Left Flap Before Taping
Left Flap Before Taping

I used the gallon can as a template for making a round patch.
Pinking shears and round patch
Round Reinforcing Patch

Round Reinforcing Patch
Here’s the gallon-can patch in place over the lightening hole.

Poly fiber tapes
The left flap tapes are ready to apply.

Left Flap Taping Done
Left Flap Taping Done

I brushed the first coat of polybrush on the right flap and added the rib reinforcements.
Right Bearhawk Flap
Right Flap Ready to Brush

Right Flap Before Stitching
Right Flap Before Stitching

Next step is stitching. I also finished the wiring for the strobe and position lights, and next time will see if they work.

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