VELOCITY XL FG
N478B
WINGS / WINGLETS
Velocity’s
Fast Build Wings option includes a set of completed wings with VHF-Comm and VOR-Nav antennas
installed in
the winglets and wings respectively, as well as molded ailerons and rudders.
FAST LINKS TO:
1. Fast-Build
Wing Construction (1) (2) (3) (4)
The photos are of my wings being
built at the factory.
2. Stainless
Steel / Fiberfrax Wing Root Fire Shield Installation (1)
(2) 
I made a paper template of
the inside of the wing root that will communicate with the engine compartment,
including the hole for the rudder cable and the aileron torque tube (1). I
transferred it to the stainless steel sheet with a marker. I used aerospace tin snips to cut the
stainless steel piece to size. Once I
got the piece cut to the final shape, I cleaned the stainless steel with
alcohol to remove any black markings. I
sanded all the edges by hand with a 80 grit sanding disc and then with a coarse
sanding drum on the Dremel to eliminate the sharpness of the edges. For final finishing, I very slightly bent
about 1/8” of the perimeter of the piece toward the firewall with a pair of
small pliers. I used a very light coat
of spray glue and tacked the Fiberfrax blanket to the stainless steel
piece. I then cut it to shape using a razor blade against the edge. I used some rivets to permanently install the
fire shield in place (2).
1. Wing-Aileron
Match (Bottom) (1)
I flattened high spots with
large files and sanded edges with long sanding blocks matching surfaces
frequently before working on hinges.
2. Hinge Installation (1) (2) (3) (4)
I cut and finished the
hinges. I marked the location of the
hinges, as well as the location of holes on ailerons and wings. I drilled pilot holes and fixed hinges with
clecos before drilling rest of holes.
Added an extra couple of screws to the inboard hinges and one to each of
the smaller ones. I temporarily
installed hinges with clecos and worked both hinging surfaces until satisfied
with location and fit. I then installed
the nutplates. I placed duct tape
carefully to protect aileron surface from structural epoxy overflow. I glued and riveted hinges in place. I removed duct tape immediately and any
excess epoxy around the hinges with alcohol-moist ear swabs and paper
towels. I always remove any excess of
epoxy from parts to keep weight to the minimum.
1. Winglet-Rudder Match (1)
I repeated the preparation
process I used for the ailerons above.
2. Hinge Installation (1) (2) (3) (4)
The installation of the
rudder hinges was essentially the same as for the ailerons above.
3. Horn Installation (1)
I made a template for
symmetry when drilling the holes in the horns.
I then drilled the holes in the hardpoints and tapped them.
4. Return Spring Installation (1)
I installed the return
springs per the manual. I cut several
rings of them to increase the pul but still seem like a little lose to me. I spoke with the factory and I will probably
shorten the springs some more for a stronger pull before flying.
5. Return Spring Anchor Installation (1)
Per instructions in manual.
LINK TO
CONSTRUCTION IMAGES ON THE OFFICIAL VELOCITY WEBSITE
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Jorge A. Bujanda / 2004