---------------------------------------------------------- Tailwind-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 05/12/03: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 05:14 AM - Re: Consideration for outside tie-down (William Bernard) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 05:14:56 AM PST US From: "William Bernard" Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: Consideration for outside tie-down --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "William Bernard" Chris, If you really can't get the tailwind under some sort of shelter, you can probably expect more rapid deterioration of the fabric at least. I assume you're still under construction so make sure the inside of the wings are well protected. Lots of varnish or better, epoxy such as West. Be sure to include plenty of ventilation holes to prevent condensation inside the structure. Paint the aircraft a light color to minimize heat build up. Invest in some cover for the windows to protect the plastic and also reduce heat. I've also seen covers that will cover the whole plane, but these would need to be custom made for a tailwind. The biggest problem is probably reduced fabric life from the UV exposure. Dacron will last quite a while, but constant exposure to the sun is hard on it. This might be one place where folding wings might come in handy. Either the plane could be taken home each day or it could be stored in a smaller space.... Just some thoughts on the subject. Bill ----- Original Message ----- From: "Chris Wilson" Subject: Tailwind-List: Consideration for outside tie-down > --> Tailwind-List message posted by: "Chris Wilson" > > I am sure that most hangar your Tailwinds, but if I build I might not have that luxury. The plane might have to stay outside in the Summer, bring it home for Storage in the Winter for example. Would anybody have any thoughts on any special consideration of the covering or any other aspect of Tailwind construction that would make it more outside friendly. > Regards, > Chris > >