Wings and wingtips

 

June, 1999
This is the rack I made to hold the wings while I work on them. Since I am building a quick build, this is almost what they looked like out of the crate. I have added aileron and flap hinges and braces.

 

 

   

These 3 shots are comparisons between the stock Horner style wing tips, and the new sheared wing tips.

Click on a thumbnail image to see the full size picture.

 

 
   
 
 
This is how to use a ratchet strap to pull the wing tip into the curve of the leading edge. This is a big aid to fitting and drilling the wingtip.

 

 


Tracy Saylor told me these tips would increase cruise speed by 2 kts., and reduce stall speed by 2 kts. I don't know about that, but I think they look neat.