I've had the skin of my RV-12 vertical stab on & off several times withe clecos, each time removing more material from the skinny end of the top and mid ribs to eliminate distortion of the skin as it's drawn tight to the skeleton. I'm there or almost there now, but I've gotten down to where the 1st pre-drilled rivet hole on each (of 2) ribs is compromised. Doesn't look like I have space for a substitute rivet on what remains of the flange at that spot. Obviously, there will be a "dummy" rivet head there for appearance on the finished skin, but am I OK without the forward most rivet on the center & top rib(s) of the vertical stab? Suggestions?
Jim
RV-12 newbie
empennage 10%
Jim
RV-12 newbie
empennage 10%