Upper Wings #8 - Trailing Edge

Got the trailing edge installed this past week - unless the airplane is in a tail slide, then I guess you could say it's the leading edge???  Being the high-performance, aerobatic machine the LP is, tail slides and other maneuvers will be a common occurrence...NOT!

The Lincoln Page originally used typical aluminum trailing edge, which makes it easy to make/install.  I like to add one other component, though - a wood reinforcing strip inside to strengthen the aluminum V-channel.  It keeps the trailing edge from moving or scalloping as the fabric is shrunk - either initially or due to heat from the sun.  Here are the steps:

I start by gluing on a triangular strip of spruce 

I then hand plane it to match the contour of the ribs

This allows the aluminum V-channel to butt up tight against the strip
and prevent it from flexing or scalloping as the fabric is shrunk

Finished installation.  The notched out area is above the cockpit
and helps in getting in and out of the airplane

Leading edge next - unless the airplane is in a tail slide.....never mind!