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View Poll Results: Rivets or Sikaflex on your canopy?
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Rivets, has not cracked yet
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38.33% |
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Rivets, cracked
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7.50% |
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Sikaflex, no cracks yet
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50.00% |
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Sikaflex, cracks
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4.17% |
01-23-2018, 03:30 PM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Crittenden, ky
Posts: 194
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Best canopy method poll
I'm seeing a lot of stories about cracked canopies and as I'm about to decide which route, it would be really helpful to anyone at this point to get a better idea of the best way to install a long lasting crack resistant canopy.
Please note how long your crack free canopy has been in service. Thanks
Last edited by SgtZim : 01-23-2018 at 03:34 PM.
Reason: added request
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01-23-2018, 03:55 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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You might want to see this old thread
http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...opy+crack+poll
I did this poll a long, long time ago. It asks a different question than you, aiming more at when one is likely to get a crack vs. what method will reduce that likelihood. What I found though was that if you make it through the build without cracking, your likelihood of having a crack goes way, way down. Also, this was before the period in which sikaflex was being widely used, suggesting that Van's recommended method works pretty well.
Long and short, I wouldn't stress about it too much.
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Ellensburg WA
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01-23-2018, 04:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2016
Location: Southwest
Posts: 1,108
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Ugh
Ugh "Long and short, I wouldn't stress about it too much."
Bad Pun. I am really interested in results of poll.
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WARNING! Information presented in this post is my opinion. All users of info have sole responsibility for determining accuracy or suitability for their use.
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Tail 98% done
Wings 98% done
Fuselage Kit 98% done
Finishing Kit 35% canopy done for now
Electrical 5% in work
Firewall Forward 5% in work
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01-23-2018, 04:35 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Dallas area
Posts: 10,761
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Riveted the canopy as per plans over 25 years ago. No cracks as yet.
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Mel Asberry, DAR since the last century.
EAA Flight Advisor/Tech Counselor, Friend of the RV-1
Recipient of Tony Bingelis Award and Wright Brothers Master Pilot Award
USAF Vet, High School E-LSA Project Mentor.
RV-6 Flying since 1993 (sold)
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01-23-2018, 05:14 PM
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Join Date: May 2015
Location: Crittenden, ky
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Thanks guys. And the best summary / source so far is here: http://www.matronics.com/wiki/index....ng_Your_Canopy
Thanks to Rob Prior for compiling all that info!
I think I'm getting a better handle on the basics now. |
01-23-2018, 06:53 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: SC
Posts: 12,887
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My plans called for screws and nuts, no rivets installed.
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Bill R.
RV-9 (Yes, it's a dragon tail)
O-360 w/ dual P-mags
Build the plane you want, not the plane others want you to build!
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01-23-2018, 07:03 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Bay Pines, FL (based @ KCLW)
Posts: 1,955
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Rivets with no cracks approaching 12 years, 1000+ hours.
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Danny "RoadRunner" Landry
Morphed RV7(formally 7A), N20DL, PnP Pilot
1190+ hours
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01-23-2018, 07:14 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Rochester Hills, MI
Posts: 878
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Sikaflex, 10 years, 500 hours, no cracks, solid as a rock.
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Dennis Glaeser CFII
Rochester Hills, MI
RV-7A - Eggenfellner H6, GRT Sport ES, EIS4000, 300XL, SL30, TT Gemini, PMA6000, AK950L, GT320,
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01-23-2018, 07:32 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Bettendorf, IA
Posts: 140
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Hit the wrong button. Sikaflex and no cracks. 400 hours
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Charlie Hammes
RV-8, N525RV Flying
RV-8, N208CH in process
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01-23-2018, 09:27 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Baton Rouge,La.
Posts: 150
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Sika
400 hrs, 5yrs no cracks.
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Baker,La.
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