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Toronto Electric Model Aviation Club (TEMAC) => Building / Construction => Topic started by: GuyOReilly on February 18, 2024, 01:12:46 PM

Title: Reapairing a Yellow Glider
Post by: GuyOReilly on February 18, 2024, 01:12:46 PM
First order of business, add a canopy.
A lot of sanding and shaping, it is starting to look okay.
The canopy is from a Something Extra that met its demise when when Mother Earth called  :-X
A bit more sanding and filling, then paint.
The canopy will be held in place by a peg at the front and perhaps a latch or magnets at the back, unsure yet.

PS: This is the reason I was holding onto that block of balsa from 25-30 years ago.  ;)
Title: Re: Repairing a Yellow Glider
Post by: GuyOReilly on February 20, 2024, 03:56:32 PM
Assessing wing damage; many ribs cracked, but spar and trailing edge are intact.
This is one large glider, approximately 3 meters (9 feet).
Radio installed and working properly, needs adjustment on throws.
Title: Re: Reapairing a Yellow Glider
Post by: GuyOReilly on February 21, 2024, 03:13:55 PM
Wing covering and ribs fixed.
Who needs a class on covering?!?
Title: Re: Reapairing a Yellow Glider
Post by: GuyOReilly on February 21, 2024, 03:20:46 PM
FINISHED!!!
Ready for Maiden Flight.
This will be on a Hi-Start - Bungee launch as soon as I can coordinate with a trusted helper.  ::)
Title: Re: Reapairing a Yellow Glider
Post by: Frank v B on February 21, 2024, 03:53:04 PM
Guy,

The McGyvered canopy looks great.  Where, oh where could you find a capable helper? ;D

Frank
Title: Re: Reapairing a Yellow Glider
Post by: msatin on February 22, 2024, 05:37:19 PM
Very nice Guy!
Good luck on the maiden
Title: Re: Reapairing a Yellow Glider
Post by: Michael on February 22, 2024, 09:29:54 PM
Nice job on the canopy/