Jerry Schneider
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The biggest reason for me was $$$$$. I can get in the air, and look cool doing it for half the price.
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Can anyone point me in the direction of a freeware CAD viewer? I'd like to look at the DXF files on the Unofficial Cozy Website.
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Golf grip double sided tape is between the clear and the white in thickness.... and worked well on holding the fuselage side foam to the jigs. FWIW,
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Check with Chrissi and Randi. CozyGirrrl@AOL.COM They'll show you the ropes.
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Invisable aileron and rudder hinges and screws
Jerry Schneider replied to Jack Wilhelmson's topic in General Construction
Have you considered using Click Bonds? Wayne Hicks swears by them... at least for the ailerons. Check his site out. -
That sounds like a pretty good idea for some. But, I prefer one big table, made exactly straight plum, and level. I use it quite frequently as a reference for jigs, wing building and such. Also, my shop floor is quite irregular, so, moving and joining tables would require a bunch of adjusting each time I decided to use an additional table. That being said.... If I were working out of a smaller area, (ie: garage), I think it would be a good idea. Nothing like being wish-washy, huh?
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Simon Ramirez was kind enough to bring his AeroCanard firewall to my place, and I was able to trace it for exact dimensions, (Thanks Simon!). I'm looking at raising the front of the turtleback 1.75",(ala: Wayne Hicks) and providing a little more headroom for the back seat as well.
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I'm getting ready to make the jig and seriously considering raising the front and rear aspects of the turtleback, (for more headroom front/back seats.). Does anybody out there have the exact O.D. height/width measurements of the Aerocanard turtleback?
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Question: Did we decide the brackets were needed for the rudders, but not for the ailerons if we're using clickbonds? I seem to recall that even with clickbonds, someone said there wasn't enough angle to get a socket on the nut in the rudders.
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One of the most helpful, informative posts to date!!! Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
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I've seen some of Jeff Russell's videos, and while $150 is a nice chunk-o-change, the time/money you save by viewing his videos and getting insights/methods fo composite building are well worth the price. He puts many years of composite building experience into them. The tapes aren't essential, but IMHO, they can steepen the learning curve significantly. FWIW, Jerry Schneider Plans #768 Ch. 19
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John's right about me being happy with it. Click HERE to see it. The company which makes it is called "Cover-It". It's 20'x22', nearly airtight, and @$1600 delivered. $700 for the wood decking and side/end walls. With A/C, lights, ventilation, vacuum system, and various other minor goodies the total came to @$2,800 + my sweat. Much cheaper than building a "conventional" workshop. The end walls are fastened so I can remove them easily for "roll-outs/flip-overs". The main thing is to make sure your local Codes allow such a thing. Mine do Jerry
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IMHO, get your ticket first. Flying as PIC is a big responsibility, and it can be a lot more intense than you'd expect. You'd be doing you and your family a great service by experiencing it first-hand, just to make sure you're not making a mistake by spending 3-10 years building a plane which you find out you're not really happy flying/maintaining. Personally, I enjoy building as much as flying.. so, if I lose my Medical, I've still had fun building it. And fun is what it's all about. My 2c, Jerry
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Hey Guys, I'm making the hardware for the hidden rudder bellhorns. It says to use zinc chromate on the steel parts, and Alodine on the aluminum stuff. I'm familiar w/Alodine, but are there any special proceedures to get good protection w/zinc chromate? Also, I see it in Wicks, but what type of business could I get it from locally? (I'd kinda like to avoid the hazard charges.) TIA, Jerry Schneider
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Chrissi, I went back 1.5". You'll find this will also give you a better fit for your arm to the stick. Being long armed/legged, I found I felt just a little cramped in the longitudinal direction in other Cozy's I've sat in. Now, as to moving the instrument panel.... you may find yourself crowding the wheel well stuff. So make sure you complete the forward gear installation before you move it. And yes... the Fein Sander will make the mod soooo much easier. Jerry