Tail ribs

[misterbill1964]

ordered the material in the XL plans , started the stabilizer and noticed one rib is 35". materials are 20x24 , is it ok to splice for one rib ? Do I use .016 for the one  or do I need to order more materials.

[Vince Carucci]

There is another alternative. Use the material you have and add 1 or 2 more ribs less than 24". Smaller triangles will make stronger stabilizers. I think a 2 foot rib only weights approximately 1 oz. Not a huge weight penalty.

[jrbirdman47]

Other than the added weight, (and it's not much), I don't think there's a problem with splicing when done properly.