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Thread: Louisiana Super Sport build.

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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Sure looks nice Ben. You’re doing great.


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    Started rough cutting the cowling today. I got to the point where I’m unsure if I should start fitting the windshield before moving forward with the cowl. I’d like to start on the windshield before winter temps start arriving.


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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Nice. Looking good!

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    Looking good Ben. I kinda wish I would have went with the carbon fiber, it really looks nice.
    I think you should start on the windshield so you can coach me on it when I get to it..
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    Alex. I deleted some messages.
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    Update. I wanted to take advantage of warm weather while we still have it and decided to install the windshield. Everything went perfectly until I removed the protective film and went to install the windshield for the last time. When I slid it into place I didn’t realize that the foam tape on the fuselage actually peeled back and was grabbing the windshield. It cracked and as I drilled a stop hole the crack spread. But I was able to get it drilled and get the windshield in place. After thinking about lead times on items these days I decided to do a repair using plastifix and I’ll just have to build some larger wing root cuffs when that time comes. At this point I’ve learned to live with it and have moved on to wing work again. It’s really not noticeable on the ground or in the cockpit. The first pic is after the repair and polish.






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    Well, that stinks. Like you said, a nice root cuff will cover most of it, and unless you point it out I'll bet no one notices. One step closer to first flight!
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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Looks like a good repair Ben.
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    Default Re: Louisiana Super Sport build.

    Thanks Harlan and Eric. It was upsetting at first but I’m over it. It’s happened very easily so y’all be careful


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