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rv6n6r(at)comcast.net
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 Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 3:31 pm Post subject: RV-6 slider air leaks |
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I have the typical problem of cold air blowing at the back of my neck (and rain coming in) through the gap where the middle canopy track is on my slider (RV-6). Keep thinking I'll fix it somehow but I thought first I'd ask for tricks from the -list.
I've seen the one where you put a UHMW block on a string to fill the gap -- how well does that work? Any other tricks people have used? I'm thinking just for the water some kind of diverter inside so at least it doesn't drip down on the stuff in the baggage compartment.
Randall Henderson
RV-6
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Larygagnon(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:39 pm Post subject: RV-6 slider air leaks |
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I've found the UHMW block works well on my 6 slider. I noticed a big
difference when I had to take it off after I did the Menske tip-up mod, it would
slide off the track at the cut-out and bounce around. I have to find a way to
keep it on and still allow the block to come off at the cutout to tip-up. Any
suggestions from anyone who's got both a sealing block with the tip-up mod?
I've had more leaks along the side as it seems to bow out slightly at cruise
speeds. I have an L shaped soft seal I will try the next time I fly. Even with
stick and pushrod boots I still get air in through the floor, I believe from
the wing root area ahead of the spar.
Larry Gagnon
RV6 N6LG slider 100 hours
RV6A Finish kit with tip up this time
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