Trimmed right wingtip

March 15, 2012 – I have the right wingtip trimmed to fit around the aileron bracket and to clear the aileron. I have about 3/16 – 1/4″ between the tip and the aileron.

When I was trying to hold the wingtip in place, I noticed that one side, either the top or the bottom, would not stay close to the skin. This would be a problem when I was ready to drill. So I cut a piece of closed-cell foam to fit the inside of the tip and to hold its shape. The square hole you see is to clear the wiring bracket I’ve installed on the outboard rib. The foam is still a bit large. I have to trim it a little bit because it’s difficult to get the tip completely into the end of the wing.

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