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RV-12iS Construction Log:

1st Things First
- Getting Ready
- Pop-riveting
- Compressors
RV-12iS Tools & Techniques
- Drilling
- Dimpling and Countersinking
- Tools
- Riveting
Trim off the front of the ribs
This is most likely to prevent outward dents in the vertical stabilizer skin when attached. I also deburred and sanded all the edges on each rib.




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