Sportsmen STOHL kit wing tip install?

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EB97c
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Sportsmen STOHL kit wing tip install?

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I'm installing a sportsmen STOHL kit with the help of my mechanic and we have the wingtips left to complete the install. Any recommendations on how to install the wing tips? Couldn't find much info in the maintenance manual. I'm going to call Stene tomorrow, but curious if anyone has experience with this? Any tips, tricks, or advice appreciated.
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Re: Sportsmen STOHL kit wing tip install?

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Tape them right where you want them (after leading edge is installed). Then use a strap duplicator/hole finder to match drill the screw holes. Put screws in as you go. The tips sometime have gaps or aren’t a perfect fit so you have to decide where to put the slack. Best not to have it all end up in one place. There are some optional alum u channels some folks put over the edge of the composite on the underside to straitened out a floppy edge. I think stene sells them. You may, at your discretion want to add a couple more screws in key locations.
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