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Title: LE XL Wing Root Construction Question
Post by: legaleagle007 on September 10, 2024, 02:04:08 PM
Hello to all. New Legal Eagle XL plans purchaser here. Looking at the plans for the first time, they look to be complete with just a few clarifications that may be needed down the road.

One question I do have is relative to the wing construction. At the wing root where the wing mounting straps attach, the plans call out for 3/4-inch solid wood. I see that as a solid piece of spruce that is up against the spar web and then covered with a 1/8-inch plywood on the other side. Is this correct?
Thank you for any help understanding this construction arrangement.
Title: Re: LE XL Wing Root Construction Question
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on September 10, 2024, 05:36:27 PM
That is what is shown on my drawings. I understand that Leonard says the plywood isn't necessary, but I've never seen another airplane that wasn't that way, so I did it.
Title: Re: LE XL Wing Root Construction Question
Post by: legaleagle007 on September 10, 2024, 06:14:19 PM
thank you for the response. So, the triangular piece is solid wood?
Title: Re: LE XL Wing Root Construction Question
Post by: pappyadkins on September 10, 2024, 06:22:51 PM

Here's a screen shot from 1 of the first videos I made... I believe I found this on the forum somewhere cause I kinda had the same question... But yes the filler is solid (pine I think was in my "kit")... Welcome aboard let us know progress... Good luck...

https://youtu.be/pHOteXCSbzc
Title: Re: LE XL Wing Root Construction Question
Post by: Chuck in Indiana on September 11, 2024, 03:48:06 AM
^^^^ Yeah, that is a picture of Bullet's spar butt. Maybe a little overkill..but I didn't think so.  :)
Title: Re: LE XL Wing Root Construction Question
Post by: legaleagle007 on September 11, 2024, 07:26:19 AM
Thanks to all for the great photo, video and information. It's much appreciated.
Title: Re: LE XL Wing Root Construction Question
Post by: Kamcoman77 on September 11, 2024, 08:11:25 AM
Be sure and read Chuck's XL In Indiana's build log in this Forum. It has lots of info and great photos.
Title: Re: LE XL Wing Root Construction Question
Post by: legaleagle007 on September 12, 2024, 03:31:32 PM
Will do...Thanks.
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