Fiberglass Canopy Front Fairing

[backcountry]

Has anyone done a non-fiberglass fairing that's removable?

 

[Bill_H]

Google will show you one that used to be available from a Rotax competitor, but it no longer seems to be there.

See http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=78621

The fairing layup is not difficult, even for a first timer. Search and read all of the posts in this forum on it. I bet there is someone in your local EAA chapter that has experience and will help.

 

[redbaron]

Canopy fairing

http://www.shop.vikingaircraftengines.com/RV-12-Viking-Shield-Viking-Shield.htm

Mine received in great condition and I will not have to do all the fiberglass work.

 

[Bill_H]

This will make you EAB rather than ELSA. If this is the only thing of significance that you are changing, it is not a good idea to sacrifice ELSA status just to avoid this layup. Shoot, you could probably pay a Fiberglas expert to do it for you for less than the cost of this aftermarket part.

 

[Dave12]

I have seen the finish product using this part and it is not very good. Do the lay up, it will be less work.

 

[f1rocket]

Shoot, give me some room and board and fuel money and I'll fly down for a couple of days and do it for you.