I agree with Les, the class was a great combination of
composite-for-the-beginner instruction and RV-10 fiberglass component
installation. We covered the cabin top, doors, windows, wheel pants, tips,
etc. And, of course, got to go flying in his -10, which was a treat. Met
some very fine folks in the process, even a couple building in the Seattle
area, who have promised to make the next NW RV-10 dinner this coming spring.
I will try to get a write up and some pictures of the cabin preparation onto
my web site. It was worth the entire cost of the trip just to watch them do
the preparation and final fitting of the cabin top.
Dave and his crew are great folk. Highly recommend the course.
John Jessen
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From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Les Kearney
Sent: Monday, November 17, 2008 8:14 AM
To: rv10-list@matronics.com
Subject: Dave Saylor / Aircrafters / Composite Grade School
Hi
Noting JC's lament about the list being quiet, I thought I would try to fix
that.
Over the week end I attended Dave Saylors composite class in Watsonville Ca.
The weather was great and the instruction invaluable. It was very much a
hands on course and Dave spoke about the materials we would be using on the
-10. More importantly, he spoke about the various fibreglass components we
would be working on and provided specific guidance on what to do.
Jeff Carpenter "lent" his fuse / canopy to the class and we watch how Chuy
(sp?) and Harold fit the canopy in two (count 'em two) tries. Once you
understand the geometry and the process, it doesn't seem all that difficult.
Dave also spoke on how to fit the doors as well as the windows including how
to avoid a bulge where the window is glassed in near the front door frame at
the tip of the fuse.
To boot, I got to meet a number of builders and see John Jansen again. If
you are a fibreglass neophyte or new to the 10, the course is well worth the
trip.
Cheers
Les Kearney
#40643 - some assembly required.
PS: As a look at the falling snow, I wish I was back in California...
