Horizontal Stabilizer

The second assembly I completed was the horizontal stabilizer. This follows a similar process as the vertical stabilizer, except it is larger, there are two skins, and the front spar requires some trimming and bending. Initial assembly of the rear spar. Here the center hinge bracket and bearing can be seen already riveted, which will eventually attach to the elevators. I made my first major mistake when working on one of the front spars....