REFLECTOR: Filler for wingtips

[Barber Law Firm]

I am just assuming the filler for the control surface fairing is in the old
plans and not just conventional wisdom. The new plans do not speak to filler
in the "tips" other than to put some strips of blue foam in for a little
structural stability and it does mention drilling drain holes (btw, these
are the pre-molded tips with the "newer" kits. For me, circa June 2002).
FWIW even though I may have no clue what I am talking about....welcome to
the world of a lawyer <g>.

All the best,

Chris

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-----Original Message-----
From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org]On
Behalf Of KeithHallsten
Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 9:16 PM
To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Filler for wingtips


Bob and Bruce,

In tha case of the winglet tips, I'm inclined to agree.  But in the case of
the lower winglets, which might get scraped in a botched landing, I think it
may be good to provide a little more support for the shells.  Also, in the
case of both the canard tips and the lower winglets, there is the potential
for wash water or rain water to be trapped in them.  This can be mitigated
with well-placed drain holes, but Im not sure I like that option.

Keith





Keith,
    I talked with Brendan about this very thing last summer and he said
there was no need to fill them.  I did not fill my canard tips, and, lower
winglets are not filled.  You may want to double check with the factory,
but, I don't believe it's needed.
Bruce


----- Original Message -----
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Sent: Wednesday, June 30, 2004 3:54 AM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Filler for wingtips


> Why is everyone intent on filling canard tips, lower winglets and winglet
> tips? I built at Velocity Service Center, mine are void and work well. I
see no
> reason to be filling them.
>
> Bob Wood
> N658SE
> XL FG
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