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1. 05:41 AM - Removing lexan paper Was:Re: speed (Jack L Bell)
2. 12:12 PM - Re: speed (Lowell Fitt)
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I found that folding a paper towel several times, soaking it with
rubbing alcohol or naptha
(both worked about the same, but one is safer!), putting it on the
paper, and then covering it with
saran wrap worked. It takes a while for the solvent to soak in, and
this approach kept it from
evaporating while it worked. Still not fast, but it did soften the
stuff where it could be rubbed
off with a soft cloth, applied with of liberal amounts of elbow
grease. Mine was about the
same vintage. It helps to peel off what you can- slow, steady...
slow.....**#@*#&%!. then soak.
$.02
Jack
Austin, TX
avid MK IV
avid catalina
(the kitfox is gone, and I miss her)
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Ed,
Interesting questions. I'll take a stab at the 320 tail. Many guys
over the years have mentioned the lack of elevator authority in the
flair. I suspect that will be where you will have the problem. I am
curious about the aluminum leading edge and your experience installing.
I did the same and found it was somewhat of a challenge. I am flying
now and am interested in flight reports as this airplane is new to me,
but very similar in most points the Model IV I previously owned, but
different in others - stall characteristics for one.
Regarding removing the paper. It just takes time. One trick I did do
was to cut a section of the plastic about 1X3 or 4 and sand the narrow
end to a sharp edge much like a chisel and use that to start the new
spots. It saves fingernails and didn't scratch the Lexan.
Lowell
From: Ed Gray
Sent: Friday, October 12, 2012 9:36 AM
Subject: Kitfox-List: speed
Congrats, Lynn. I want to hear how you do at circles on a point in 30
mph wind! I can't relate to 2 mph, since I just came from ABQ to Dallas
at 260 (ground speed) in my Lancair 360. OK I admit I had a 35 mph
tailwind. BUT. I am now covering the wings on My Mod 4 1200 Speedster,
with aluminum skin on the upper leading surface. Expect to have my
Viking engine in December and fly it next spring.
Question: has anyone found a good way to get the paper off the Skystar
plastic windows after 18 years of storage? Second question: How would
a Speedster handle with the horizontal tail from a Lancair 320- about 2
feet less span and 40% less surface area on the stab and elevator? It
would surely add some speed, but would it have enough control landing?
Ed Gray, Dallas, speedster building
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