I just finished rib stitching both wings, except one rib because I ran out of reinforcement tape. Then in talking with another kitfoxer I realized I have run tape and rib stitched all the way to the trailing edge including under where the flaperon brackets get riveted on. My question is should I/can I leave the stitches in place and lay finish tape then install the brackets over the top of the two stitches, or should I cut the two and terminate at the stitch before the bracket.

I imagine no mater what finish tape will be run all the way to the trailing edge regardless and under the brackets so I’d just be adding the stitches.

Also if I remove do I still lace the bottom capstrip under the brackets, or is this not needed?