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Re: Repurposed old wing.

I built Glasair TD #102 (the first kit!) and #123. Vinylester resin is why only urethane foam is used in Glasairs. You can’t hot-wire it, either, because it doesn’t cut cleanly and releases toxic

By Robert Cringely · #56166 ·

Re: Repurposed old wing.

Sam------------- Good report. I don't know if I said before, but I am building a Glasair 2SFT. The airplane came with lots of parts missing, so I decided to build my own style wing tips. I had

By Chris Walterson · #56165 ·

Repurposed old wing.

When I started finishing my Q-200, back in 1985 or so, I was hangered with a QAC dealer. For the finishing phase of his project, Marvin had used a polyester resin, which he mixed with micro-balloons

By Sam Hoskins · #56164 ·

Re: A marathon

Mike are there any details available on this fix. At the point of the mid span hinges on my restoration. Would appreciate additional input. Get Outlook for iOS

By Stephen Theron · #56163 ·

Re: A marathon

Thanks Jay! Looking forward to getting together finally Mike

By Mike · #56162 ·

Re: A marathon

Glad you got it back home again, Mike. Bob and company did a great job on that repair. I am certain you will enjoy it for many more years. Happy flying into the new year! Cheers, Jay

By Jay Scheevel · #56161 ·

Re: A marathon

Great job! Having experience is wonderful! Very nice pictures! Bruce

By Bruce Crain · #56160 ·

A marathon

I bought a Q200 from Bob Farnahm in April of 21. He graciously offered to help me with my first condition inspection , specifically taking off the elevators and lube them up and re - install. I flew

By Mike · #56159 ·

FW: [Canard Forum] Epoxy

Good to hear from you Gary! How’s CupCake doing? < It is very expensive, and sometimes hard to get because the components are made in the USA, shipped to Germany, and back to the USA.> No

By Ryszard Zadow · #56158 ·

FW: [Canard Forum] Epoxy

This came across the transom on the Carnard Forum, and I thought it was worth posting to the Q-list as well. Probably good information from an informed source for all of you who are new builders or

By Jay Scheevel · #56157 ·

humbly asking

Hi, Sorry to bother you, Do you order on amazon? Thanks Keith Welsh

By Keith Welsh · #56156 ·

Re: Belly board

I agree with Jerry. The belly board is either open or closed. The travel needs to be quick in case of a go around or being late in putting it down. Jim N46JP - Q200 Lotsa hours

By Jim Patillo · #56155 ·

Re: Belly board

After 1000hrs, I don't see a need to have the belly board to be other than fully closed or fully open. Interim positions not necessary. Jm

By Jerry Marstall · #56154 ·

Belly board

From: "Norman Coote" <normancoote5@ Sent: Tuesday, December 20, 2022 1:25:44 PM Subject: Belly board My belly board install using linear actuator plus installing taxi lite in board. Not flown yet so

By norman coote · #56153 ·

Re: Belly Board

I have no belly board. I have a Tri-Q2, so more drag, and it also slips nicely. My radiator doors are open on landing and they add drag also. Cheers, Jay

By Jay Scheevel · #56152 ·

Re: Belly Board

Also helps with visibility over the nose.

By Jerry Marstall · #56151 ·

Re: short flight report

Great report Jay, very pretty scenery and very festive. Hope you have a great Christmas and thanks for the help along the way. Richard On 19/12/2022 14:54, Jay Scheevel

By Richard Thomson · #56150 ·

Re: Belly Board

I too have a belly board, factory version. I also slip and slide to get down to the runway when necessary but use the speed brake on final and roll outalways. It does seem to help shorten the

By Jim Patillo · #56149 ·

Re: Belly Board

Hi Mike, Think that is related to the TriQ version. On my TriQ there is a closing plate so not much space for fumes but wont tell until it flies. Rich T Triq200

By Richard Thomson · #56148 ·

Re: Belly Board

Agreed. No belly board here either. A slip works well for losing altitude without gaining airspeed. Paul Q-200 N17PF

By Paul Fisher · #56147 ·

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