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Date:  8-16-2013
Number of Hours:  4.00
Manual Reference:  ch 25
Brief Description:  Finalizing the wing

The aileron was sanded to 3000 grit last night and weighed in at 7lbs 1 oz which isn't the lightest out there but it still was within balance tollerances. I'm most likely going to do aggressive sanding prior to top coat painting in hopes to keep from adding anymore weight. For now the primer is a little thick to protect it during flight testing.
Next, the water drainage hole was drilled through the wing at the wing bolt attach point in order to prevent water buildup on the bolt heads. Unfortunatley when the wing is parked nose down this drainage doesn't reach the lowest point so if the airplane sits outside for a long period of time with water in the access hole, inspection of the bolts will need to be done to ensure no corrosion has taken place. However, if the airplane nose is raised after it rains, the water will drain all will be well. Rule of thumb: You wouldn't leave a Lamborghini out in the rain so who the heck would leave an airplane out in it???? Enough said.
Finally, I took 3000 grit to the entire wing for a final cleanup of foregin materials and gave it a good wash. She now hangs on the wall looking anxious to fly!
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a little chubby but balanced

a little chubby but balanced

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water drain hole

water drain hole

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drainage hole tube

drainage hole tube

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