REFLECTOR: Cowling attachment

[John Dibble]

I plan to use a strip of aluminum thats the same thickness as the cowl
lip and fit the glass next to that.  Since I'm using tabs and not
running it along the entire length, I should be able to work around the
engine.  That's the plan anyway.

John

Scott Derrick wrote:

> I used fiberglass as well. Its easy to do if the engine is out, tough
> if its in.
>
> Scott
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Cowling attachment
> From: John Dibble <aminetech at bluefrog.com>
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org>
> Date: 02/09/2012 11:57 AM
>
>> I'm thinking of using tabs as well, except I'll do it with
>> fiberglass since my plane is finished and that's the only way to
>> attach them without removing the ss firewall.
>>
>> John
>>
>> Alex Balic wrote:
>>
>> > I just did this by making some tabs from aluminum angle- they are
>> > about ½” wide and made from 1-1/2” angle, I put a little lead-in
>> > bend on the front side, then attached them around the perimeter of
>> > the firewall using temporary tongue depressor spacers to form the
>> > slot for the cowling- worked well - there are probably 20 for each
>> > cowl half.
>> > From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org
>> > [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of John Dibble
>> >
>> >
>> > Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 4:41 PM
>> > To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
>> > Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Cowling attachment
>> > I plan to eliminate the screws on the forward edges of my cowls by
>> > making a slot for the edges to slide in.  I believe Scott D has
>> > done this.
>> >
>> > John
>> >
>> > Mark Magee wrote:
>> >
>> >      I am preparing to go 100% cam locks: upper/lower cowls,
>> >      doghouse, wheelpants and possibly battery cover. As was
>> >      mentioned depth can be problematic, OTW I can't see any
>> >      downsides.
>> >
>> >
>> >      Mark B. MageeSent from IPhone 4
>> >      On Feb 8, 2012, at 12:55 PM, John Dibble
>> >      <aminetech at bluefrog.com> wrote:
>> >
>> >      I have camlocs on the upper and lower wing attach points
>> >      as well as where the 2 cowlings attach together aft of
>> >      the wing.  Works great.
>> >
>> >      John
>> >
>> >      Don Johnston wrote:
>> >
>> >           Has anyone ever tried dzus or camloc fasteners
>> >           for the upper and lower cowling?
>> >           Just wondering if there's a compromise between
>> >           the panhead screws and the totally invisible
>> >           piano hinge method.
>> >
>> >           -Don Johnston
>> >           XL-RG
>> >
>> >
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