Esser's Build

[jiott]

Lexan (PC) has been used, but acrylic is harder and more scratch resistant, resistant to fuel spills, somewhat more optically clear, and stronger although more brittle.

[dholly]

Congrats on the job change Josh, nice to meet you at OSH. And thanks for the intro to Aaron, I spoke with him again on Fri. to provide particulars for one of my projects.

[Esser]

Hello everyone,

My course seems to have a bit of ebb and flow between exams so I am thinking I can start picking away at the kitfox a little bit.

Has anyone not riveted the triangle windows in with luck? I am thinking about just using silicone to pop them in so the rivet heads aren't going to show as it's already painted. I think it would be strong enough even when slipping but I thought I would ask for some real world experience.

[jmodguy]

Why not use machine screws?? Easy to replace if needed and no need to drill anything. 6-32 should be way strong enough. Could probably even countersink them if you are concerned about drag...

[Av8r3400]

I mounted mine with (3) 10-32 screws into threaded tabs.

I mounted the glass into the aluminum frames with 6-32 screws, through the glass to a backing plate of aluminum sheet, with nyloc nuts.



This is my pitot tube, but you can see the window in the background.

[N213RV]

I plan on gluing mine in...... either silicone or pro-seal. Either way, I plan on having no visible fasteners.

[rosslr]

Larry - I know size does matter but just how big is hat pitot tube???!!!

Riveted mine josh...
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[gregsgt]

I like that setup on the triangle windows. On mine they were stitched into the fabric and I have to remove the fabric in that area when I install the wide body modification. I didn't know how I was going to get new ones in. Now I'm going to do it the same as you did.

[JohnB]

Hello everyone,

My course seems to have a bit of ebb and flow between exams so I am thinking I can start picking away at the kitfox a little bit.

Has anyone not riveted the triangle windows in with luck? I am thinking about just using silicone to pop them in so the rivet heads aren't going to show as it's already painted. I think it would be strong enough even when slipping but I thought I would ask for some real world experience.

I used 3M VHB tape on mine and they're still there after 200 hrs.

[jrevens]

I used 3M VHB tape on mine and they're still there after 200 hrs.

I used the tape too. That's what John told me they do at the factory.