Sonex* Flaps


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After the wing ribs, this is where I got into riveted construction. The flaps are big and simple, so I did those first, then ailerons, then elevators, then rudder.

Drilling flap skin. 8/14/99 (posted 11/21/99)

Drilling flap for hinge. 8/14/99 (posted 11/21/99)

Flap with all ribs drilled. 8/14/99 (posted 11/21/99)

Flap drilled. 8/14/99 (posted 11/21/99)

Flap deburred for riveting. 8/14/99 (posted 11/21/99)

Flap riveted. 8/14/99 (posted 11/21/99)

2nd flap drilling for hinge. 8/14/99 (posted 11/21/99)

Right flap deburred for riveting. 8/14/99 (posted 11/21/99)