Joe's LEXL E-95

[bwaters932]

Any update on this build?

[joecnc2006]

Well its time to get back on the Legal Eagle build, i did not know its been so long.

Working on the front spars and was wanted a second opinion on the spar ply splicing, in thinking of just adding an extra ply the full size of the pocket as shown in the photo.

[BobSeverance]

If you have the 3/4" intercostals on the joints, you don't need the big slabs of splice material.

[joecnc2006]

I put in the missing vertical piece with gussets at the rear of the ribs that were acidently left off of Scotts drawings but are shown in the plans, and I also got the front spars done, with the lighten holes.
Now onto the rear spars and finally get to assemble the wings.

[weezer]

Ok Joe, I just left another thread in the forum and I'm sure people will be curious about the uncovered weight of your completed wing. So, if you would, please let us know how much it weights. And of course, pictures !
Bob

[joecnc2006]

I got the first rear spar cut and ready to glue, I think i am not going to worry about tapering the ends.

[joecnc2006]

Used a planner to make the slant towards the front on the top of the front spars to mate to the nose ribs.
The first pictures you can see the line i needed to plane at an angle to.

[joecnc2006]

Pulling staples from rear spars now, many many staples... not the fun part of the build.

[joecnc2006]

Made my a few of my own push-rod threaded end pieces on the lathe.

The one on the left is store bought from aircraft spruce, the one on the right, slightly longer are mine.

[joecnc2006]

Floorboard done.