Wing Jig
N7676D's Wing Jig On Wheels!

31 Mar 04

 Unloading the Wing Kit from the rather large truck.
 
Backing-Up
Wing Spar
Heavy Crate
  

Wow, Van's really knows how to pack these crates.
 
Wing Kit
Un-Crating
What's In Here?
  

We can't wait to get going. . .only 10,000 more rivets to go!
 
Wing Tip
Wing Spar
 

8 Jul 04
2 Hrs.

Work begins on preparing the right Main Wing Spar.
 
Wing Spar
Counter Sink Kit
 

10-11 Jul 04
5 Hrs.

 Using a jig for counter-sinking the spar flange.
 
Template
Template Front
Counter-Sinking

12 Jul 04
5 Hrs.

 K1000-06 Platenuts get riveted on. . .
 
Nice & Clean
One Spar Done!
Nut-Plate
  

19-25 Jul 04
13 Hrs.

 Fluting, bending, measuring, then bending again. . .
 
Crimping
Flanges
Lot-o-ribs!
  

18 Aug 04
3 Hrs.

 Deburring all the edges and lightening holes as well as the leading edges on all the ribs (left & right wings).
 
Deburring
More. . .
And More. . .
 And More. . .

19-20 Aug 04
8 Hrs.

 Attached all the ribs to the main & rear spars.
 
Hanging Ribs
Holes for Conduit
Nice Alignment
 Rib Shot

24-25 Aug 04
10.5 Hrs.

 Fitted the main skits and started the match drilling routine.
 
Everyone Helping
Carina
Match Drilling
 Colby

27-28 Aug 04
10 Hrs.

 Began assembly of the right tank and fitted it to the wing.
 
Tank Skin
Tank Assembly
Right Wing