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Varnish? What varnish is it? If it's EV 400, then sand it at the areas that are going to be bonded. Hysol sticks to...

Yes Cory and I both run them. They are awesome and I highly recommend them. 8” on t3 is what we are running. We have...

Very nice aircraft!

This was a milestone today With the help of my youngest son I dropped the landing gear off and replaced it with some...

CoClimber thanks the the advice, I am an eaa member I'll reach out and see if I can get some advice. After a lot of...

Looking back, probably would have been a better idea to move forward. I was going off of the manual at 3/4" I even...

Suggestion, if this can be done. If the structural adhesive is there then there is no water. Drill where there is no...

Fred, while I appreciate your years of service in the health field, every discussion on mask usage or vaccinations I’ve...

I don't have much personal experience, but I hear it helps.

Good Idea. It looks like when they bonded the trailing edge, it pushed glue forward. I need to get that part opened...

Phil, How helpful is putting the red silicone on the springs? I've seen it both ways on different planes certified...

Be sure you have one available when you get around congested areas, especially in the forum tents or people congregated...

Have you considered using a drill bit by hand? I have a T-handle w/chuck that goes with a Tap that I have used to hold...

If you have the Laker leading edge the weight penalty is not that much, assuming you are not going LSA. If you are...

You should try Kansas....

Anyone come up with a easier way to remove the glue and open up the drain in the flaperon drain holes? I tried a...

I should have been more clear. I'm at that cross road right now, being that I have the parts to go either way.

I think this is a great idea. We have done similar repairs on certified aircraft. I don't think John's idea would...

If you are trying to save weight the lightest option would be to not install the Laker leading edge or carbon fiber . ....

We blend dissimilar metals (steel and aluminum) in several places on this plane, and all we do is add some micro...

I wonder if periodically lubricating those wear points with a high-temp lubricant would make a difference. Perhaps...

To late now that you have pulled the exhaust, but what about drilling another set of holes further down on the tabs,...

I thought about just that! However, I pulled the exhaust and am having a welder replace the older style sheet steel...

Great to hear Ken. Hopefully the vendors will take note of the S&F turnout and jump into Airventure 2021. For me, the...

Another thing that I think makes good sense is to talk to the DAR who will inspect the airplane once you are done with...