Wing Root Cuffs

[aviator79]

This would be a good candidate for their carbon parts...

I agree. I volunteer to beta-test! Think I can dibs over Trent? Eh Brandon? Please?

[David47]

Nice Bruce. Very simple in design and obviously works well. Might do what John said .......

[aviator79]

I do like those Bruce. I've got mine through paint, so I think they'll work for now. But after I'm flying, I might do that when I'm looking for a project. It gives a better finished look.

For those that did it by the manual, what adhesive did you use to attach the rubber? I can't get anything to stick: Silicone, contact cement, cyanoacrylate, none of them want to hold well.

[Dave S]

Brian

3M Auto weatherstripping adhesive works well. Might need some clamps till it is dry. FYI - lacquer thinner will clean the stuff off your fingers, tools, etc if needed - DON'T get the lacquer thinner on the windshield.

Important to solvent clean the rubber and cuff before applying adhesive.

[Brandon Petersen]

Its definitely something we have considered. The challenge is that there is just enough variation with wing rigging and how the windshield is fit, that it is tough to have a one size fits all. There needs to be a way to make them adjustable. Hard to do with composite. Any ideas......I’m listening. 😉


Brandon

I agree. I volunteer to beta-test! Think I can dibs over Trent? Eh Brandon? Please?

[rv9ralph]

That's why on RVs there are several areas that are done by the builder...i.e. gear leg to fuselage fairing, base of windshield fairing.

Ralph