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Re: Aileron Hinge Attachment
I had good results with the method in the
manual. I had to build up ailerons and they ended up thinner than the wing
cutout so you might need to vary this technique slightly: like Travis I used
hotmelt to attach foam rubber to the backs of the hinges. I also had shims
(popsicle sticks would probably work) hotmelted to the underside of the wing
cutout so that the aileron was supported at the correct level. Shims at each end
to center it. The idea was to be able to shove the aileron in place quickly and
accurately before the 5-minute set up. Don't sand the fiberglass or the hinge
back at this point. I just used a few dabs for each hinge and if one didn't set
right it was easy to pry it free with a chisel. The epoxy could then be chipped
right off the glass without damage. -Bill