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Author Topic: CE Nose Rib Lightening Holes?  (Read 3180 times)

Offline blue_flyer_23

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CE Nose Rib Lightening Holes?
« 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.  :)

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Re: CE Nose Rib Lightening Holes?
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2016, 05:16:28 AM »
I didnt drill mine for the CE.

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Re: CE Nose Rib Lightening Holes?
« Reply #2 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...
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Re: CE Nose Rib Lightening Holes?
« Reply #3 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.
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Re: CE Nose Rib Lightening Holes?
« Reply #4 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.

 

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