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Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Started rolling rudder leading edges: 2.5 hours

The rudder and other control surfaces have rolled leading edges. Rolling these edges causes a lot of consternation among builders.

I have done a lot of research on the web forums and other builder's blogs. I ended up trying several different techniques.

The process is very subjective and involves bending then checking then bending more, etc.

 

This is a popular technique with wood brackets to hold the bending tube. The skin is taped to the tube with duct tape.
 

After the bends are made there is a good bit of effort involved to get the skins lined up for riveting.