Express Aircraft Construction

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Aileron and Flap Assembly

Aileron and flap cutouts are squared to the spar centerline.

 

Bonding the aileron shear web to the aileron skin.

 

The completed aileron hinge installation.

 

The right flap fitted in position on the wing.

 

Close up view of the completed aileron, inboard end.  The rod end bearing attaches to the push/pull tube in the wing.

 

View of the end of the wing showing the aileron counterweight arm attached to the aileron.

 

Bonding the wing tip halves together.  This is done with the pieces attached to the end of the wing in alignment with the aileron.