Hi Matt,
Redux is an adhesive used to bond metal parts to the structure, etc.
What you really need is an epoxy, such as Aeropoxy brand of epoxy,
available from Aircraft Spruce, etc. For the non-structural use of
making an air duct, you could use almost any epoxy available, although I
would stick with something that sets up slower than 5 or 20 minute epoxies.
On our Europa, we used a block of foam as a template to fabricate from
fiber glass/epoxy a duct that connects the NACA vents to eyeball
fittings (see 'http://www.europa-usa.com/n135TD.htm' cabin air inlet).
regards,
Terry Seaver
N135TD
Carpenter, Matt wrote:
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>Since I am not the builder of my Europa, I have not had any experience with
>glass.
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>My question is this: Can I buy a "glass repair" kit at the local store
>here?
>Will it be compatible with the redux already used on the plane? Will they
>stick to each other?
>I realize that it will be a little bit heaver, but I only want to make two
>small channels for air
>to flow from the NACA vents to an eye ball vent.
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>AeroRedux (?) is very expensive also.. :)
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>I have an update on the loss of MP at high alt with my Rotax 914. The
>Airbox to the port side carburetor was connected, but loose. So looking at
>it, it looked fine! But, we tugged on it, and off it came. I will let you
>guys know that kind of MP I hold at 11,000 MSL in the next week.
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>Thanks!
>
>Matt Carpenter
>A138 N138WJ
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