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patreilly43(at)hotmail.co
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 Posted: Tue May 13, 2008 6:07 pm Post subject: Gap Seals |
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Kitfoxers, What is best method and material to seal horiz. & vert. stabilizer gaps?
Pat Reilly
Mod 3 582 Rebuild
Rockford, IL
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Catz631(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 4:01 am Post subject: Gap Seals |
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I just sealed my rudder gap by buying the foam from Debbie at Kitfox. It was $10 for two pieces that were already formed for that purpose. I glued them to the back of the vertical stab (epoxy) then covered with 6 inch Stitts tape from Spruce. I repainted and you almost can't tell it was done. I now have about a 1/4" gap vs about 2 ".
When I bought the airplane it had clear gap seal tape on the elevator (looked like packing tape) but it looked bad so I took it off. I even tried leading edge tape but that looked worse. I cannot tell the difference with or without the tape.The major thing that did help was adding an elevator trim tab.I can now get the tail down into proper position for landing (if 3 pointing)
Hope this helps
Dick Maddux
Fox 4, Pensacola,Fl
Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food.
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kerrjohna(at)comcast.net
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| Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 8:15 am Post subject: Gap Seals |
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For the elevator seal I used clear scotch shelf film from the aviation (kitchenware) section at Walmart. 2 one inch width pieces over lapped sticky to sticky by about 1/2" allowed 1/2" of sticky to creat an "S" seal similar to early radio control hinge arrangement.
John Kerr
Classic IV with Speedster mods.
912ul 775 hours
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From: Catz631(at)aol.com
I just sealed my rudder gap by buying the foam from Debbie at Kitfox. It was $10 for two pieces that were already formed for that purpose. I glued them to the back of the vertical stab (epoxy) then covered with 6 inch Stitts tape from Spruce. I repainted and you almost can't tell it was done. I now have about a 1/4" gap vs about 2 ".
When I bought the airplane it had clear gap seal tape on the elevator (looked like packing tape) but it looked bad so I took it off. I even tried leading edge tape but that looked worse. I cannot tell the difference with or without the tape.The major thing that did help was adding an elevator trim tab.I can now get the tail down into proper position for landing (if 3 pointing)
Hope this helps
Dick Maddux
Fox 4, Pensacola,Fl
Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food.
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msm_9949(at)yahoo.com
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| Posted: Wed May 14, 2008 8:55 am Post subject: Gap Seals |
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I used a similar system for elevator and rudder gap seals. Used a different product from that same aviation supplier: Sno-King clear window sealing tape, 2" wide overlapped 1." It's designed for outdoor applications. Works great, holds up and it's clear therefore not too ugly.
kerrjohna(at)comcast.net wrote: [quote] For the elevator seal I used clear scotch shelf film from the aviation (kitchenware) section at Walmart. 2 one inch width pieces over lapped sticky to sticky by about 1/2" allowed 1/2" of sticky to creat an "S" seal similar to early radio control hinge arrangement.
John Kerr
Classic IV with Speedster mods.
912ul 775 hours
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From: Catz631(at)aol.com
I just sealed my rudder gap by buying the foam from Debbie at Kitfox. It was $10 for two pieces that were already formed for that purpose. I glued them to the back of the vertical stab (epoxy) then covered with 6 inch Stitts tape from Spruce. I repainted and you almost can't tell it was done. I now have about a 1/4" gap vs about 2 ".
When I bought the airplane it had clear gap seal tape on the elevator (looked like packing tape) but it looked bad so I took it off. I even tried leading edge tape but that looked worse. I cannot tell the difference with or without the tape.The major thing that did help was adding an elevator trim tab.I can now get the tail down into proper position for landing (if 3 pointing)
Hope this helps
Dick Maddux
Fox 4, Pensacola,Fl
Wondering what's for Dinner Tonight? Get new twists on family favorites at AOL Food.
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