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Right aileron ready for final disassembly prior to riveting.
Right aileron components ready for assembly.
Right aileron nose skin, nose ribs, and counterweight assembly in place.
Right aileron top skin clecoed in place for riveting.
Right aileron main (end) ribs ready for riveting.
Right aileron bottom skin clecoed in place for riveting.
Right aileron trailing edge clecoed in place for riveting.
Right aileron complete and headed into the house for the duration…
Left aileron counterweight drilled. I am SO glad to be done drilling stainless steel. Not fun.
Left aileron bottom skin prepped for back riveting of stiffeners.
Left aileron bottom skin stiffeners partially riveted.
Aileron bottom skin stiffeners fully riveted.
Right aileron top skin fully riveted.
Both aileron skin sets fully riveted and awaiting assembly tomorrow.
Trailing edge ready for riveting. Rudder horn riveted in place. Counterweight installed.
Counterweight and tip done. In full procrastination mode re: trailing edge riveting.
OK, the trailing edge is halfway there.
Trailing edge done…and straight!
