BDA

Yes, removable for covering, and other things.

I used one piece of fabric from top center stringer to bottom center stringer. Saved almost $1000 in oratex. Doing it that way put the handle in the “middle” of the fabric.

the way the fabric stretches when you “stretch” it around the frame makes any hole problematic, bigger the hole the bigger the problem.

I decided I did not like the factory lift handle so I cut it of and made a new one for each side - and I made them removeable.

First pic is sand in tube to keep it from deforming.

So I welded a “pin” to the fuselage that the handle would fit snug on, and welded a short piece of flatened tube to mate with the flatened end of lift handle, and drilled for bolts.

This made fitting the fabric much easier, not such a large hole for the large handle. Just small punctures.

All 3 WHAT?

I have Super Stol XL 3/4 done.

and Super Pacer 1/4 done.

That is good to know. I have Assumed that any exposed glue wiuld look bad if there is no paint applied. So I have been using plain masking tape to keep it confined. The preglued tapes should make covering all seams and glue easier.

Alaska 975 Chapter Who did you use for final inspection?

Alaska EAA Chapter 975

What are you working on?  Or Flying

Fuselage

As many times as I tried to screw this up - I am very happy with the results. Not bad for my first cover job.

Oratex may not be your thing if you are a perfectionist. Fortunately for me that has never been a problem.

Yes mill and lathe and surface grinder 

as for the glue - I have not seen it turn yellow.

maybe in the sun?

I do Know you have be carefull to ONLY put glue where it will be covered by fabric. Or wash it of - WITH WATER! But this is only a problem because you are not spraying that heavy paint all over everything. :)

I really like it!

but, you have to think differently.

It is much stronger and tougher - and forgiving.

And lung friendly, no painting is good!!

Fuselage

Oratex fabric

Super Stol XL (Super XL)  build

started 9/16

Gross weight 1750

Engine   Titan 0-340.    185 hp

Whirlwind prop

Extended wings

Extended bagage

31” bushwheels

Good job on the Forum!!

thankyou

Shawn