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Airframes => Double Seaters => Topic started by: blue_flyer_23 on June 09, 2016, 02:38:32 PM

Title: CE Nose Rib Lightening Holes?
Post by: blue_flyer_23 on June 09, 2016, 02:38:32 PM

Is it worth drilling out all the lightening holes in the nose ribs?  I believe I saw pictures of someone's double eagle build without drilling them out.  I drilled out 3 so far and messed one up.  I'm kinda thinking of just drilling the 5 in the center section for the CE.  It's time consuming.  I'm using a hand drill with a dewalt brad point drill bit, since I don't have a drill press.  Anyone else figured out a good system to do this or is not necessary?  Taking a break for now.  :)

Title: Re: CE Nose Rib Lightening Holes?
Post by: Kiwi55 on June 13, 2016, 05:16:28 AM

I didnt drill mine for the CE.

Title: Re: CE Nose Rib Lightening Holes?
Post by: Bob S. on June 13, 2016, 12:07:22 PM

The only way to drill them out accurately is to use a drill press and a Forstner bit!!! IF you going to drill them...

Title: Re: CE Nose Rib Lightening Holes?
Post by: PropMan on June 13, 2016, 12:56:07 PM

Yes, it IS worth drilling out lightening holes. in every part you can. Weight is drag. Don't let your plane gain unnecessary weight.

Title: Re: CE Nose Rib Lightening Holes?
Post by: blue_flyer_23 on June 13, 2016, 07:49:12 PM

Thanks everyone for your input.  I'm either going find someone with a drill press or buy one and drill them out.  I'd like to keep it as light as possible.