Windscreen Fairing Alternative

[BillL]

Thanks for that picture, Bill. I was wondering about the tip up. I read your log and see that you did pay attention to the visibility. I think Van said that he allowed one inch for the attachment above the skin. What did you end up with?

Did you "proseal" the contact to both the canopy and the skin? Were you able to access all the rivets (bucking) after installation of the stiffener? Mine is already installed and painted .

[rzbill]

Originally Posted by BillL

Thanks for that picture, Bill. I was wondering about the tip up. I read your log and see that you did pay attention to the visibility. I think Van said that he allowed one inch for the attachment above the skin. What did you end up with?

Did you "proseal" the contact to both the canopy and the skin? Were you able to access all the rivets (bucking) after installation of the stiffener? Mine is already installed and painted .

Hi Bill,
I dont remember exact dimensions. I think it is about 1.5 inches up the windshield. Could be done shorter if desired.
Yes, proseal was on both boot cowl and canopy. Most rivets were driven but it think 2 on each side were blind pop rivets.

carry on !

[AlexPeterson]

Here's a shot of a fiberglass fairing, finished off the plane, and put on just before paint.

[FutureRV7]

Does anyone have a copy of this article I can download? Or a location or website I can go to in order to read up on how to do this?

Thanks

[wirejock]

I also layed up and bonded it.
Several articles in Kitplanes on how it was done. Links on my blog if you don't have a subscription.

[Karetaker]

Howdy everyone. Another alternative is fuel tank sealant. Tape off the area to the size you want the "fairing" and form the shape to your liking. Paintable.

Video; start about the 2:00 mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE5znWj6pxk

I ended up adding another layer of sealant to fill/shape/enlarge the seal area.

[rvbuilder2002]

Originally Posted by Karetaker

Howdy everyone. Another alternative is fuel tank sealant. Tape off the area to the size you want the "fairing" and form the shape to your liking. Paintable.

Video; start about the 2:00 mark.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE5znWj6pxk

I ended up adding another layer of sealant to fill/shape/enlarge the seal area.

Well, they are experimental aircraft after all, but I certainly wouldn't recommend this method of windscreen attachment for so many reasons, I don't even know where to start.........

[JeremyL]

Originally Posted by FutureRV7

Does anyone have a copy of this article I can download? Or a location or website I can go to in order to read up on how to do this?

Thanks

This was me, sorry I lost my phone and sign on info so I used a new profile to post…… but I’m back. So again, does anyone have the article or have a link for it that details the aluminum process for the windscreen fairings?? Also, I honestly would not feel comfortable with a fuel tank sealant attachment, thanks though.