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blue_flyer_23
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CE Nose Rib Lightening Holes?
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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?
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I didnt drill mine for the CE.
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Re: CE Nose Rib Lightening Holes?
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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?
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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?
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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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