Where can we get a copy of AC43.13 Wayne ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dale E Still" <DESTILL@northstate.net> To: "FlyBaby" <FlyBaby@listbot.com> Sent: Tuesday, August 01, 2000 2:51 PM Subject: Re: oshkosh with a little o > FlyBaby > > I own a slip roll former. I intend to put a slight curve in the sheet first. I > use an awl to put a dimple in the metal before hammering in the nail. Use > sections that cover only a bout three rib bays at a time, this makes for > easier repairs. Use two pieces, one for the bottom of the LE, applied first, > then a piece for the top. I intend to work from the LE back toward the spar, > and use a 2 x 2 to act as a "squeegee" to keep things flat, but that could > change. I'm using aluminum roll flashing from the hardware store. Way > cheaper than from AS&S. Don't forget to apply a sheet of approved felt over > the metal before covering. And use surgical tape to cover every cap strip or > other wood to wood joint that might show through or "work" through the fabric. > > A reminder to all to get a copy of AC43.13 newly revised. Many of the > questions asked here are answered there. I also recommend Tony Bingelis' > books. They help do it right the first time. > dale > > Stan Peterson wrote: > > > FlyBaby > > > > Dale, > > > > I would be interested in the details associated with installing the > > metal on the leading edges and any tips you could pass along in that > > regard. I should be ready for the metal sometime within the near future. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Stan Peterson > > > > Dale E Still wrote: > > > > > FlyBaby > > > > > > Just got back from Oshkosh, early. Didn't seem to be as many people, > > > planes or vendors. I did my shopping quickly, since there wasn't much to > > > choose from. The Aeromart had a lot of empty tables. > > > I did get reacquainted with John Fulton. He has flown his Flybaby to the > > > Fly-in for 26 consecutive years! He was unaware of this DG, but should > > > be signing on soon. I also saw a yellow and white Baby taxi by, but > > > never found it. > > > My status. I will be applying the sheet metal leading edges this week. > > > Hope to be covering wings and tail by the end of next month. I have > > > built a stainlees steel firewall for my pressure cowling installation. > > > It was very easy to form, using mostly hand tools. > > > I found a copy of the December 1962 Sport Aviation that contains the > > > original Flybaby article. Imagine my surprise when I read the name on > > > the address label of the previous owner... Steve Wittman ! > > > dale