Jeroen, I guess that is why UK permit aircraft have the same mechanical
accident rate as certified aircraft, whilst US rates are 3 times higher. I
am pretty sure there are set industry standards as to how much overlap you
need to provide full strength at a joint. There are a lot of things of
consequence that my inspector taught me, such as getting just the right
degree of wetness when laying up glass (to give optimal strength and
lightness) and the critical importance of sanding very thoroughly any
surfaces you are going to bond. If you can find a glider repair firm in your
part of the world it might be worth asking there for a bit of direction.
Best of luck, David
----- Original Message -----
From: "jglazener" <j.glazener@planet.nl>
Sent: Monday, September 20, 2010 3:15 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Re: Top fuselage- rear flange gap problem
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> David,
> Thanks for the reply. I am already feeling a bit better. As for the
> inspector, we don't really have them in Holland. Everything is based on
> the principle of self inspection. I do have someone assigned to me, but he
> is building a wooden plane, and just signed off on my workshop. Sounds
> easy, but to be honest I would much prefer the UK system, where you have
> someone you can actually fall back on. Luckily I have the forum....
>
> Regards, Jeroen
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>
> Read this topic online here:
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> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=313035#313035
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