Trailing Edge Finish:
Last week you wrote <<On the trailing edges on the bottom side of the stabilator
there is the area where the top and bottom meet. The bottom has a curve.
Should you finish this so there is no curve or merely fill the weave in as in
other places? >>
I don't recall you getting an answer to this so I will tell you what I have done
...
By trailing edge curve I assume you mean the trailing edge closeout - that
little joggle where the top an bottom skins meet. If that is what you mean, yes
I have filled mine - when I filled the rest the surface with filler. You might
want to note that it is tempting to sand it down to a nice 'knife' edge. You
might want to check previous correspondance explaining why you shouldn't but
suffice to say that a nice sharp edge like that will probably result in flutter.
It was recommended that all trailing edges (flaps and ailerons too) should be
about 1/8th inch thick - rounded I guess to smooth the appearance. We ought to
seek a directive on this from the factory as I think its quite an important
point ... are you out there Roger in Florida? Or someone from the factory?
Hope the wing building is progressing well.
Regards
Martin Tuck
#152
Wichita, Kansas
U.S.A
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