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The spar slot on the rib only allowed the rib to slip over the spar perpendicularly even though the wing panel needs it to be on an angle.

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Posted by: Mitch G on Jul 19, 2006 06:47 AM
The spar slot on the rib only allowed the rib to slip over the spar perpendicularly even though the wing panel needs it to be on an angle.
 
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Notice how the trailing edges are pushed to the building board and below the top of the TE stock.
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Blurry picture, but notice that the front part of the ribs are not touching the building board.
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A quick swipe or two of sandpaper and the ribs are able to follow the angle shown on the plans.
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The tape protects the ribs when sanding the TE.
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