Lexan Turtle Deck
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Lexan Turtle Deck
I weighed the lexan turtle deck just for kicks
With center brace, trim and camlocs it is more than 1/2 # lighter than factory aluminum turtle deck with camlocks.
I used the thin lexan in kit
With center brace, trim and camlocs it is more than 1/2 # lighter than factory aluminum turtle deck with camlocks.
I used the thin lexan in kit
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SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: Lexan Turtle Deck
Nice Shawn! Like Keith and Robbie, you'll have an excellent view of AK
Cheers,
Bruce
Cheers,
Bruce
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"Because I fly, I envy no man on Earth"
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Re: Lexan Turtle Deck
Looks great! How did you do the closeout around your control sticks? What is it and how did you fasten it?
Thanks,
Clark
Thanks,
Clark
Building SuperSTOL Kit 512
Cave Creek, AZ
Cave Creek, AZ
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Re: Lexan Turtle Deck
Thanks
Clark, I have not done that close out yet
Maybe lexan
Maybe moose leather...
Clark, I have not done that close out yet
Maybe lexan
Maybe moose leather...
SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: Lexan Turtle Deck
Clark
I made a piece of sheet metal that wraps from floor boards up and over the seat frame, with a hole for the stick that will have a Moose leather boot.
Pics to follow
I made a piece of sheet metal that wraps from floor boards up and over the seat frame, with a hole for the stick that will have a Moose leather boot.
Pics to follow
SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: Lexan Turtle Deck
Great! Can't wait to see it. How are you attaching it?
Clark
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Re: Lexan Turtle Deck
Not turtle deck...
Close out panel, .020 aluminum
I used tube clamps (without the rubber) with rivnuts to make mount points, and I will hysol them to keep them from moving around.
Close out panel, .020 aluminum
I used tube clamps (without the rubber) with rivnuts to make mount points, and I will hysol them to keep them from moving around.
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SuperStol XL Alaskan With Titan 340
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
N331AK. Shawn Taplin
Wing extensions,Symetrical Airfoil tail ribs (NACA 21)
Mods in progress: Heavier struts, Double slotted flaps
Goal: 15mph no wind
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Re: Lexan Turtle Deck
Nice! I like it. Thanks for posting. I was thinking of something similar. Always nice to see how others are doing stuff.
Clark
Clark
Building SuperSTOL Kit 512
Cave Creek, AZ
Cave Creek, AZ