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.
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.
Jim Ott
Portland, OR
Kitfox SS7 flying
Rotax 912ULS
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.
-Aeropro CZ Aerotrek A240 Tri-Gear SLSA 912uls
-Airdale Avid+ on CZAW Amphibs 'FatAvid Floater' (building)
-Kitfox 4-1200 TD 912ul (sold)
-Kitfox Model III TD 582 (R.I.P.)
-Avid Flyer Mk-IV TD (sold)
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.
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Josh Esser
Flying SS7
Rotax 914iS
AirMaster Prop
Edmonton, AB, CWL3
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...
Jeff
KF 5
340KF
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.
I plan on gluing mine in...... either silicone or pro-seal. Either way, I plan on having no visible fasteners.
-Mike Kraus
RV-4 built and sold :-(
RV-10 built and flying
KitFox SS7 built and flying and now on amphib floats!
Larry - I know size does matter but just how big is hat pitot tube???!!!
Riveted mine josh...
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Ross
Mt Beauty, Vic
OZ
Sold to Richard and Scott Taubman in OZ, 2019. Kitfox SS7,Rotax 912is Sport, Airmaster CSP 75" blades.
Landcruiser and Cub off road camper (doesn't get any kudos on this forum!)
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.