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Guys, as I work to get my skins fitted I am thinking about the overlaps. The plans call for #4 rivets at the overlaps. My question is the the overlaps at the nose ribs. I am concerned about being able to buck the #4 rivets up in the nose rib area. Takes some hammering to get them to set in the...

Guys, got my first skin down (yay) and now it's time to fit the next one. The builders guide says that you fit the second skin, then put the first skin back in place. Then you move the rib at the overlap out of the way and match drill the very top and bottom holes (on the nose rib), then you...

Guys, Im About to start on my wing sheeting. Those of you that have completed this process, can you offer any words of advice, do's & don'ts, or gotchas? Thanks!

Guys, I have to drill the flap drive arms to the torque tube as I am to the point that I am going to sheet the wing. Can those of you who have done this outline the process for getting it right. I know that the input arm on the torque tube has to be at the proper angle when the flap drive arms...

I now have both wings ready to skin. It's been 545 days since I've got my plans, not sure if my rate is above or below average...

Guys, I'm in the process of deciding how I am going to mount my pitot tube. My current plan is to mount it in the first bay outboard of the strut attachment point. My plan is to mount the pitot in a removable panel as apposed to mounting it directly to wing internal structure. This way the pitot...

Guys, I am working to install the fairlead that moves the aileron cable to clear the flap push rod. I am not liking the idea of the cable rubbing on the fairlead. Is this the best way to do this or has someone done this differently? Those of you that have flying Bearhawks, what kind of wear are...

Finished up the first set of pulley cable guards. These are for the pulley mounted on the aileron steel stanchion. Thoughts?

Ok, I know the basics and I've balanced a ton of model airplanes so I know the goal, but you have a ton of latitude in moving stuff on a model, not so much on a full scale airframe. There has been much discussion in relation to the 540 vs the 360/390. Some of it had to do with the CG and...

Guys, I'm sure this horse has been beaten to death but.... As I'm deciding landing light location I'm really considering the #9 nose rib location where the flanges are opposite each other. Would anyone have any reason to say that location is not good choice??? Thanks!

If you are flying a 540 in your 4 place I would love to talk with you. I have some questions that only a 540 operator could answer. Please either PM me or shoot me an email! Bluewingpilot@gmail.com Thanks!!!

Guys, I'm getting close to the point where I have to drill the bolt holes for the flap drive arms. I am looking to see how you guys have nailed this down. I'm concerned that once I drill them I will not be able to get them off the torque tube because of burrs from drilling. Also is there a trick...

Got the basic structure of the right wing framed up...on to the left...

Guys, I'm planning on going with the Garmin G3X AOA GAP 26 heated probe...looking for recommendations on location on the wing. Thanks!

Guys, my torque tube and "bearing" surfaces are not feeling the love....what method did you use to get the tube to rotate freely in the "bearing" on the two mounts? I'm thinking of using a break hone.... Thoughts?

Guys, I made a post about framing up the wing and got some interesting replies! There is some chatter about how to line up the front and rear spars. Can you guys who have built your wings please elaborate on this. Are the bolt holes lined up or are they off set? what can you tell me? I am in the...

Guys, I'm about to put the spars in the fixture and start framing up the wing. Is there any processes I should accomplish on the spars before I lock them in the fixture? Holes that should be drilled, attach the pocket ribs, anything???? Thanks!

Finished up the ailerons, almost time to get the spars in the fixture and start the wing.

Was anyone else having trouble position the last several days?

Progress, left aileron finished (for now)... Just have the right aileron to go and it's on to the wing.