Wing root/flap close out
- BlainS
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Wing root/flap close out
I've seen a couple of examples doing a search but I know there are other ways of doing this. How about some pictures of clean ways to do this?
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- danerazz
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Re: Wing root/flap close out
I don’t have pictures handy, but I built aluminum “wedges” that fit close and riveted to the turtle deck. I also built a strip with an angle that filled in above the door and covered the first rib bottom capstrip. I riveted the aft end of those to the forward edge of the wedge.
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- danerazz
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Re: Wing root/flap close out
I stand corrected, here are the pics
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Re: Wing root/flap close out
I did a mock up of something similar but had a problem transitioning from wing root close out to flap. SS has a thicker wing which makes the angles of the close outs different then the Highlander.
- SheepdogRD
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Re: Wing root/flap close out
The top of my Highlander turtledeck is Lexan, and I simply extended it to fill that area. This simple technique only smooths the airflow over the top of the flap/fuselage junction. The underside is already aerodynamically dirty.
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Re: Wing root/flap close out
Cleaning up the air flow was only part of my motivation. What about the opening to the cabin from the aft spar area?
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Re: Wing root/flap close out
I haven't heard of anyone finding a way to close that up permanently, but a couple of builders have said they stuff rags in the opening for flight in cold/wet weather.
I've wondered if I could make some sort of fuel hose guide that would keep the hoses moving in a defined pattern through the butt rib. But I've moved any changes there to sometime after she's flying... or maybe on the next one.
I've wondered if I could make some sort of fuel hose guide that would keep the hoses moving in a defined pattern through the butt rib. But I've moved any changes there to sometime after she's flying... or maybe on the next one.
Richard Holtz
Highlander N570L -- Ms. Tonka -- in gestation
If just enough is really good, then too much ought to be perfect.
Highlander N570L -- Ms. Tonka -- in gestation
If just enough is really good, then too much ought to be perfect.
- danerazz
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Re: Wing root/flap close out
See my second picture. I think this is what you are talking about. I made the “wedge” at the turtledeck and connected it to the filler plate between the door and wing.
I realize the SS wing is different, it should just take a little planning/compromise to get a decent transition from wing to fuselage.
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Re: Wing root/flap close out
I bent lexan pieces to rivet to my lexan turtle deck.
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