This question probably falls under thinking-way-too-much-about-something but here goes. I'm finishing up some tasks with the wing before covering and trying to figure out placement of the first stitch and can't quite figure out how I'm going to stay away from the aileron cable.
According to 43-13, the first lace on a wing rib should be spaced from the leading edge fairing no more than 1/2 the required lace spacing for the balance of the rib. This is probably the basis for "start 1" back" I see periodically referred to.
My problem is the aileron cable. In the inboard section of the wing, its about 1" back of the leading edge. It then hits a pulley and is then about 1.5" back of the leading edge. Here are some poor pictures:
Question 1: First stitch Where do folks place this first stitch? It looks like 1.75" would work out (with 3.5" spacing noted below)
Question 2: Spacing Do you follow the Piper plans (3" spacing) or 43-13 (3.5" spacing) outside the prop arc?
Thanks,
Sam
According to 43-13, the first lace on a wing rib should be spaced from the leading edge fairing no more than 1/2 the required lace spacing for the balance of the rib. This is probably the basis for "start 1" back" I see periodically referred to.
My problem is the aileron cable. In the inboard section of the wing, its about 1" back of the leading edge. It then hits a pulley and is then about 1.5" back of the leading edge. Here are some poor pictures:
Question 1: First stitch Where do folks place this first stitch? It looks like 1.75" would work out (with 3.5" spacing noted below)
Question 2: Spacing Do you follow the Piper plans (3" spacing) or 43-13 (3.5" spacing) outside the prop arc?
Thanks,
Sam