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>>:Wings mated to fuselage
>> Engine test bed >> Radio controlled model Ron is now able to machine a complete wing core on all six sides in one operation without re-indexing, therefore ensuring accuracy and repeatability. He just pushes the go button and walks away, coming back to a completely finished part.
Assembly jigs and layups The Stratos box wing design requires a high
degree of accuracy when aligning parts. Ron used his CAD facility to design an assembly jig, relating it exactly to the aircraft components. The jig was then CNC’d from high moisture resistant MDF, a material with excellent dimensional stability. The first assembly stage was to join the wings and fuselage. The second stage
CAD is time consuming at first, but results in a fully documented design aligned the fuselage, wings and wingtips. For the layup, Ron has had the assistance of his wife, Tanya, and workmate, Alex Taylor. Ron’s mother, Helena, is also assisting. As with Dean Winton (and his Opal restoration), Ron Ligeti obviously has a deep emotional connection with this project. Every member of our association should be behind Ron and Dean in the spirit of their endeavours.
>> Ron with prototype S3
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