by aroguetrader » Fri Dec 29, 2006 6:08 pm
Glad you mentioned the intimidation factor Dave...that has been a big reason for the stall tactics on my part, but hearing from you, Tyler, Ozzie and others, I'm much more confident that I'm not going to reduce my plane to a heap of scrap aluminum. Actually, if I remember my engineering mechanics correctly, a strong bond between those nose ribs and the stressed skin will help increase the torsional and bending strength of the wing...kind of like bulkheads do for a long tublar fuselage. All in all, it sounds like all of you feel much better knowing that there are no questions remaing about the structural integrity of your wings...and that's a big deal.
Thanks for posting the pictures Dave...I thought it was interesting that the ribs, in the the one shot where you've got them all lined up, are not all the same size...I think Ozzie mentioned that too...kind of weird. Also, you mentioned that you're using the PL Premium construction adhesive. I'm familar with the stuff, it's tough as nails, and will likely use the same, but wanted to throw this question to anyone who cares to comment.
Q...As the wing flexes under load, over time would it not tend to comprimise the glue bond since the glue is rigid? Would a flexible adhesive do any better over the long haul? Do you think a flexible adhesive would result in wing that's less sturdy?
Like I mentioned, I will likely use the construction adhesive, since it's so strong and plays nice with the foam, but plan to check into the adhesives other aircraft use...Moni and I think some of the LoPresti Grumman aircraft use bonded skins.
Thanks again for the inputs everyone...enjoy the New Year.
- John