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03-16-2017, 03:23 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Cape Coral, Florida
Posts: 185
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Canopy fiberglass fairing
I am just getting started on the fiberglass on the canopy. But before I do was wondering if there are any manufactures who are making already molded fairings for sale?
Allan Stern RV -12
RV 8a flying
RV 6a sold
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03-16-2017, 08:26 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2011
Location: Hackettstown, NJ
Posts: 428
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I believe there is, but custom fitting the fairing on your aircraft looks and fits so much better than a generic faring, its really worth doing it per the KIA. When you come across an RV-12 with one of those it just doesn't look very good. After spending $$$ on your build, this is not the place to cut corners...
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03-16-2017, 09:34 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 2,213
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Allan,
Don't be intimidated by working in fiber glass. It offers the ultimate "do over" experience. Just sand it out and add another layer of glass fiber if you screw it up. My first home built (a WAR FW-150) was fiberglass over a wood frame. It taught me to love the stuff except for the epoxy allergy I developed. The new poly epoxy processes require good ventilation, but I did not experience any rash on my hands.
Rich
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03-17-2017, 07:44 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Cape Coral, Florida
Posts: 185
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Fiberglass Fairings
Believe me I have done fiber grassing before and did it on the 6A & 8A but am always looking for short cuts if they make my job easier.
Thanks.
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03-17-2017, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Topeka
Posts: 296
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I've done both
Allan, pm sent
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Steve Stucky
Topeka, Ks
N282S - VariEze 500+ hrs - museum donation
N283S - RV-7 1200+ hrs
KC-135 A/D/E Boomer (Ret.)
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03-17-2017, 10:28 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Martinsville, IN
Posts: 2,283
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You can go to my website and see pictures and instructions on how to lay up the fairing and finish it off of the airplane. Pretty easy and the results are very good. Email me if you have any questions.
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Randy Pflanzer
Martinsville, IN (II87)
www.pflanzer-aviation.com
Paid through 2043!
Lund fishing Boat, 2017, GONE FISHING
RV-12 - Completed 2014, Sold
427 Shelby Cobra - Completed 2012, Sold
F1 EVO - partially completed, Sold
F1 Rocket - Completed 2005, Sold
RV-7A - Partially completed, Sold
RV-6 - Completed 2000, Sold
Long-EZ - Completed 1987, Sold
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03-17-2017, 10:37 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Windsor, California
Posts: 679
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Also see Van's fairing instructional video (look for RV-14/14A videos) at:
http://www.vansaircraft.com/public/service-rv14.htm
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David Heal - Windsor, CA (near Santa Rosa)
EAA #23982 - EAA Technical Counselor and Flight Advisor; CFI - A&I
RV-12 E-LSA #120496 (SV w/ AP and ADS-B) - N124DH flying since March 2014 - 640+ hours (as of June 2018)! 
V AF donation through June 2019.
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