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lower wing skin overlap

Bagger

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I have been reading and re reading and not finding...
Do I overlap the outboard bottom wing skin over the inner or vice versa?

I bet this info is in the plans or write up but I can't find it.
Thanks people in advance
 
That's what I'm going to do, so that dripping rain won't enter at the seam quite as easily, as it runs inboard due to the dihedral.

Dave
 
I don't remember on my 3 wings, but for the 6 and most others, the inner is .032 and outer is .025. Inner overlaps the outer with a split at the aft intersection and the "under" skin cut to the rear spar so the skins lay somewhat flat at the trailing edge.

Having the thicker skin on top would make an easier and better looking joint.
 
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