John's Build

[jrevens]

Thanks to you all... I have to guess that it is just another odd "part" that didn't really belong with my kit. I've had a couple of those.

Update report... I was able to locate a hangar to rent at one of our local airports (KEIK). I had been looking for something that wasn't too far from home for quite awhile. The waiting list at my home field (KBJC) is about a mile long... I don't think I'll live long enough to get to the number one spot on that one. So, it looks like I'll be moving my project sometime in October. I wish it would fit in with my Thorp T-18, but there's not enough room. I'm REALLY looking forward to flying this thing, and I've been thinking it would be prudent to get a check-out with Paul L. in Idaho, so I'll try to arrange that sometime soon too.

[bumsteer]

John

On my Series 5 P/N 52930.000 is a junction strip used when fitting the windshield. Goes on the rear of the windshield.

Rick

[jrevens]

Thanks, Rick. I guess it must have been a left over part that was just included in my kit inadvertently. There's nothing shown about it at all in my build manual. I never did get a reply from the factory.

[bumsteer]

From looking at the 7 manual, the windshield & skylight are one piece. On the 5 they are 2 separate pieces joined together using the junction strip which is what you have.

Rick

[jrevens]

Ahh!... mystery solved. Thank you, Rick.

[jdmcbean]

Thanks, Rick. I guess it must have been a left over part that was just included in my kit inadvertently. There's nothing shown about it at all in my build manual. I never did get a reply from the factory.

John,
I went back and checked email.. did not receive an email from you to respond to or a voice message..
If I remember correctly that part is the Junction strip that was used on the previous windshield/skylight section. It was used on the Series 5 aircraft and the part had continued to carry over on the parts lists even though it was no longer used.

[jrevens]

Thanks, John. It wasn't important, but it was just bugging me. BTW, it was email sent to Debra on 9/12. My ISP shows it was delivered. But again, it wasn't important or I would've been on the phone.

[Cherrybark]

John,

Every time I visit your thread, the photo of your fabric work and the new Kitfox logo catches my eye. So very clean!

This time I noticed the inspection ring. Did you attach the inspection rings with anything other than the factory recommended Super Glue?

[jrevens]

Carl,
Thanks. Yes, I used a medium viscosity super glue from the hobby shop. Roughed up the plastic rings first, of course. It worked well.

[Esser]

Hey John, what brand is that "wrinkle finish" on your panel? How thick is the build up? Do you think it would look good to engrave right through it?