Lookee what I found…..:D

All

With a certified aeroplane I wonder what the legality of using different fabrics/finishes are?

cheers

G’Day Ross,

Please be aware that here in Oz you can only cover Type Certificated aircraft with polyester fabric, if it is listed on the fabric manufacturers’ STC. Now, the trap for players like you and me :), is our trusty Austers, Proctors, Avians, etc are not. However, obtaining an Engineering Order to cover your machine of choice is easy and for the Auster, basically states that the aircraft be covered in accordance with the manufcturer’s scheme, which, lo and behold, is almost exactly the way you would use one of the polyester fabrics anyway, ie blanket method, glue all the edges down, tauten, lace and tape, etc. Note, the EO for the fabric you buy will also state the doping system to be used with that particular fabric.
The EO I obtained for my Auster was about 200 bucks – not too bad, but you have to remember that you will have to get an EO for each aircraft you cover, which between us, is going to add up to a bit…. 😀

Best regards,

Paul

FB VI’s would’ve been used for low level raids like this:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Jericho

😉

Gooday All

A discussion about bead plating isn’t complete without mentioning cadmium plating.

Here in Australia it is difficult to find a plating shop that does it (heavy metal).

What are the alternatives? Zinc?

cheers

Hi Ross,

Try Tasman Aviation Enterprises at RAAF Base Amberley on phone no. (07) 32829911
or
Jet Turbine Services in Melbourne on phone no. (03) 8346-2130

Ron Souch owns Avian IIIA VH-UJG, C/No. R3/CN/185. I understand Ron is still working on returning it to the air.
I to, would like to know what has happened to Genet Avian G-ACGT. If any one could put me in contact with the current owner, it would be most appreciated.