With the help of a couple of friends I reattached the wings to the airplane. This is the third time the wings have been installed onto the plane and I was hoping it would be a little easier. Attaching the lift struts was a little easier since I have learned the technique for installing them. Unfortunately, connecting the leading edge of the right wing became very difficult.
When I installed the window, I forced the window former (aluminum tube) into place. This lifted up the curved tube that the top of the window connects to. Which then caused the leading edge of the right wing to misalign with the wing bracket. I was still able to install the wing but it took a great amount of effort to get the bolt holes to align. I should have trimmed the window former prior to installing it.
I replaced several of the wing bolts that have been worn from the installing and removing process. The last photo shows the eye bolt I installed into the leading edge lift strut. This will hopefully give me a good tie down point.
While installing the wings, I did damage the right carb heat probe. I'll need to replace it.
Just prior to installing the wings, actually in the middle of it, I installed some rubber and foam trim.
