Within the context of this thread, I note that there has been little discussion of the relative alignment of the tailplane to the wing. I found that after bonding in my cockpit module, one edge was s
Tom, here is the results of a quick web search, which you probably have already tried. The search was on 'rubber hose material gasoline'. The common denominator appears to be nitril as the specific e
John, Congrats! Please, please tell me you didn't have the fast build version! I'm hoping that my 463 hours is somewhere near middle! I'm enjoying the build, but envying you! Cleve A198 Mono XS Detro
Hans, Many 2 part urethanes have built in UV protection, especially the primers - which I'm assuming you'll be using over the fill. Best suggestion is to check with the manufacturer of the paint for
An auto upholstery shop also has trunk lining/headlining materials. Carpet has tough fibers and very thin backing. Very light, even use a couple of pieces as seat protectors for stepping on to the se
I just completed this activity and have both splashes now securely laminated to to the top of their respective aft and pushrod bulkheads. I put the fuselage top in place and taped a marker at an angl
Is there a reason we have to put the turnbuckles or any rudder pedal adjustment at the very aft of the plane ? Can we put the turnbuckles inside the tunnel or near the fuel inspection ports? Or put o
I've explored taper pins today, and IMHO to be effective they would need two conditions: 1) Through TP4 tube alignment with each other - otherwise shear forces would tend to 'tilt' them given their l
Steve, My XS manual only calls for 4 degrees down. That 5th degree would cause a similar problem for me. Is there something I should know?? Cleve Lee A198 Mono XS at get The ALL NEW CS2000 from Compu
Steve, Thanks - I found on Page 19-7, later in the manual when setting up the trim tab mechanism the final movement says +12, -4 degrees. This is repeated, but broadened in the Annex E page 2, Final
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Due to great foresight on my part, I have run a pair of wires properly secured --From my wing tips to/through my root ribs on my XS. All is good. Except, what I was planning on doing for anti-collisi
Thanks for the suggestions folks - Mounting he strobe on the fin had occurred to me, but I was concerned that the line of sight of top of the cabin is less than 30 degrees from a light mounted on the
When I get an infrequent headache, it's usually from the Kerosene heater that I'm using to keep my shop warm. I've used a respirator during all my layups and use the "Invisible Gloves" cream on my ha
Nigel, I too am interested in the cowl flaps. Would you please send me some photos? Thanks, Cleve Lee A198 MonoXS Detroit, MI The ALL NEW CS2000 from CompuServe Better! Faster! More Powerful! 250 FRE
Thank you all for your comments re the Kerosene heater in my garage, I appreciate the concern. I am aware of the problems of using a kerosene heater, in fact was living in Brantford, ON (just down th
I'll be there with the woman who just bought me my $18000.00 firewall forward birthday present! Cleve Lee A198 'N Fun this year. Does anyone plan to organize a get-together some afternoon or evening.
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Fred, That's why I found the glider wings option on the Eruopa so attractive in the first place. While a hassel re-registering the plane as a motor glider, it is an option to keep flying into the fut