I can’t believe it’s been almost a year since I’ve updated progress on the Tiger Moth! Too much work and not enough play time at the airport…

But during the past 6 plus months I’ve managed to finish the lower right wing which has the aileron. Some biplanes have ailerons on all 4 wings, but I’ve chosen to just have them on the lower wings.

To see how this wing progressed, especially how the aileron was built, I’ve posted some more pictures.

Working primarily on the weekends, work slows down because half the fun in building is having kids and lots of adults watch what you’re doing. I’m building the TM at the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) hangar at the Camarillo airport, and if you’re ever in the neighborhood (next to the big Commemorative Air Force hangar) some weekend, head to the back of hangar 2 (hangar closest to the runway) and you’ll see what’s happening on my progress (slow!).

When organized groups of kids come by, it’s tough to keep them interested for longer than a few minutes. But I’ve discovered what they REALLY like is to play with all the different clamps I’ve got!

Son Marc is about to cut out the aileron. The aileron was built integrally with the completed wing, then cut out. Measure twice – cut once!

It’s out!

Now what have I done?

Marc’s sanding the rib ends in preparation for the nose caps that will hold the leading edge plywood.

Never enough clamps! Adding bracing to the aileron.

Adding more structural bracing.

Looks pretty good! Next comes varnishing all 4 wings this month.