I need to rebuild my main spar. The worst part is that it is already installed and must be cut out. I had it in storage for awhile and a couple of weeks ago I noticed that my laminations have separated.
As some of you may know, my spar were constructed in the "bent" fashion. I had laminated the spar stock and then cut it into 1/4 pieces. This left me with basically a butt joint. I didn't think it was going to be a problem, because those pieces were going to be sandwiched between nonbuttjoined pieces. To my shock and dismay, they checked big time. I still don't see why it occurred, but I do know I have to rebuild. This time I'm just going to use full full pieces and the problem will be solved. It will cost me about 300 bucks I guess. Also I have to make a new tail post. Somehow the darn thing got off plumb almost a 1/4 of an inch. Actually I used a laser to align it, and then awhile later I checked it with a plumb bob and discovered I must have done something wrong. So I have some rebuilding to do. Well, I'm pretty much settled in here in Phoenix now, Tomorrow I will straighten out the new work shop (airplane factory), and get started. Merry Christmas to all my Kr buddies and families, fly safe, Ron Smith Kr2ssxl Buckeye Arizona mercedesm...@yahoo.com http://ronsmith.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php --------------------------------- Have a burning question? Go to Yahoo! Answers and get answers from real people who know.
