Posted 15 Feb 2021 Hello all. Can anyone provide me a link to some good content that teaches aircraft covering? I am looking for anything from planning, cleaning, patching, and compatibilities? I am looking for freely available content at this time. Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Feb 2021 https://www.youtube.com/c/StewartSystems/videosThe above link is for Stewart Systems youtube channel. They are one of the most popular covering systems out there right now.https://www.youtube.com/c/ConsolidatedAircraftCoatings/videosThis one is the consolidated coating youtube channel. They are probably the most popular aircraft covering, previously known as Stits, now polyfiber. I have used polyfiber a couple times in the past and am using the Stewart method for attaching the fabric and tapes on my Kitfox project. I much prefer the Stewart System method for this. I am deviating from their system from the tape attachment step and using latex paint for the final finish. The method for that can be found here:http://wienerdogaero.com/Latex.php 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted 16 Feb 2021 The Avid I am working in now is my first plane I have covered and I am just finishing the wings now. I am using the 3M 30NF glue which is the same as what is used in stewart systems. You'll need a gallon of glue. The nice thing with this glue is there is no smell and I am able to work on my wings in a finished area of my house.I found the stewart systems videos on YouTube to be very helpful. I binge watched the videos one night and had and had an easy time getting started on the wings. I found this video to be the most helpful learning the modified seine knot for rib stitching.https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y-oU1ikcAA I will be using latex paint like what 109JB mentioned. Malcolm does a great job explaining the process on his website and YouTube videos.It sure is nice having this forum and YouTube for projects like this. It's one thing to read the manual to figure out how to get the job done but much easier to watch an expert do the job and give pointers and tips along the way. 1 person likes this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
