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Ed McCauley wrote:

>>I'm about to do the same mod to my "old" fast build wings.  I haven't
taken
out the nose ribs just yet.<<

I just drilled and shaped the holes in the nose ribs as close to the leading
edge as possible.

>>Why use the conduit at all?  The 'D' section on
the leading edge will be sealed from the fuel bays and have no significant
obstructions or bends.<<

My main reason for running the conduit is to facilitate adding wires in the
future.
Without it, wires could get hung up going thru the holes in the ribs.

>>BTW, for me, in addition to freeing up all the fuel bays, an equally
persuasive reason for making the leading edge dry was to minimize the risk
of a fuel spill from hangar rash<<

And yes, leaving the leading edge dry is an additional benefit. Also having
the small web under the joggle will aid in a better bond (Not bending under
weight).

Bill George  LIV-P N49BG


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