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[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Thanks for the replies. If Wayne said that doublers are mandatory
for the small oval sky light opens near the flap handle, that is
good enough for me. I will start drilling them out tomorrow and
make some doublers. It is fun redoing work already thought to be
completed.
I do not have large rectangular roof windows on my plane, but I
have six more oval windows, one in each section, for a total of
eight oval sky light windows. It does not appear that they also
do not have doublers either. Sounds as if I should make doublers
for them also. Is that true or is there less stress in the roof
area?
Thanks for the replies.
Gary Gustafson
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Ralph
Baker
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:28 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
The large rectangular roof windows are held in with doublers so nothing more
needed. The oval windows near the flap handle are openings in the cabin
roof that allow a view through the upper windshield. Guru Wayne has said
doublers are mandatory around the oval windows or there will be cracking.
We added them to our Elite as it is much easier during construction before
the windshield goes on.
Ralph Baker
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for the small oval sky light opens near the flap handle, that is
good enough for me. I will start drilling them out tomorrow and
make some doublers. It is fun redoing work already thought to be
completed.
I do not have large rectangular roof windows on my plane, but I
have six more oval windows, one in each section, for a total of
eight oval sky light windows. It does not appear that they also
do not have doublers either. Sounds as if I should make doublers
for them also. Is that true or is there less stress in the roof
area?
Thanks for the replies.
Gary Gustafson
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Ralph
Baker
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:28 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
The large rectangular roof windows are held in with doublers so nothing more
needed. The oval windows near the flap handle are openings in the cabin
roof that allow a view through the upper windshield. Guru Wayne has said
doublers are mandatory around the oval windows or there will be cracking.
We added them to our Elite as it is much easier during construction before
the windshield goes on.
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[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Hello All,
I haven't seen the large rectangular roof windows; only the skinny ovals.
Are there photos anywhere on the builder site? I couldn't find any. If
anyone has some, I'd like to see them. Thanks, Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Gary
Gustafson
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:35 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Thanks for the replies. If Wayne said that doublers are mandatory
for the small oval sky light opens near the flap handle, that is
good enough for me. I will start drilling them out tomorrow and
make some doublers. It is fun redoing work already thought to be
completed.
I do not have large rectangular roof windows on my plane, but I
have six more oval windows, one in each section, for a total of
eight oval sky light windows. It does not appear that they also
do not have doublers either. Sounds as if I should make doublers
for them also. Is that true or is there less stress in the roof
area?
Thanks for the replies.
Gary Gustafson
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Ralph
Baker
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:28 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
The large rectangular roof windows are held in with doublers so nothing more
needed. The oval windows near the flap handle are openings in the cabin
roof that allow a view through the upper windshield. Guru Wayne has said
doublers are mandatory around the oval windows or there will be cracking.
We added them to our Elite as it is much easier during construction before
the windshield goes on.
Ralph Baker
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I haven't seen the large rectangular roof windows; only the skinny ovals.
Are there photos anywhere on the builder site? I couldn't find any. If
anyone has some, I'd like to see them. Thanks, Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Gary
Gustafson
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:35 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Thanks for the replies. If Wayne said that doublers are mandatory
for the small oval sky light opens near the flap handle, that is
good enough for me. I will start drilling them out tomorrow and
make some doublers. It is fun redoing work already thought to be
completed.
I do not have large rectangular roof windows on my plane, but I
have six more oval windows, one in each section, for a total of
eight oval sky light windows. It does not appear that they also
do not have doublers either. Sounds as if I should make doublers
for them also. Is that true or is there less stress in the roof
area?
Thanks for the replies.
Gary Gustafson
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Ralph
Baker
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:28 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
The large rectangular roof windows are held in with doublers so nothing more
needed. The oval windows near the flap handle are openings in the cabin
roof that allow a view through the upper windshield. Guru Wayne has said
doublers are mandatory around the oval windows or there will be cracking.
We added them to our Elite as it is much easier during construction before
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[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Craig,
The dimensions for the rectangular skylights, as well as the two forward
ones, are laid out in Ch. 25. (let me know if you need it). I'm also working
on this part of things. Made doublers for the front two skylights today.
BTW, today MAM quoted me $118 for a pair of doublers for those, which is
pretty steep, to say the least, although they are stamped with an inset to
allow recessing the plastic apparently.
Ron
254R
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The dimensions for the rectangular skylights, as well as the two forward
ones, are laid out in Ch. 25. (let me know if you need it). I'm also working
on this part of things. Made doublers for the front two skylights today.
BTW, today MAM quoted me $118 for a pair of doublers for those, which is
pretty steep, to say the least, although they are stamped with an inset to
allow recessing the plastic apparently.
Ron
254R
http://n254mr.com
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 7:21 PM, Craig Walls <snowyrvr@mtaonline.net> wrote:
Hello All,
I haven't seen the large rectangular roof windows; only the skinny ovals.
Are there photos anywhere on the builder site? I couldn't find any. If
anyone has some, I'd like to see them. Thanks, Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Gary
Gustafson
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:35 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Thanks for the replies. If Wayne said that doublers are mandatory
for the small oval sky light opens near the flap handle, that is
good enough for me. I will start drilling them out tomorrow and
make some doublers. It is fun redoing work already thought to be
completed.
I do not have large rectangular roof windows on my plane, but I
have six more oval windows, one in each section, for a total of
eight oval sky light windows. It does not appear that they also
do not have doublers either. Sounds as if I should make doublers
for them also. Is that true or is there less stress in the roof
area?
Thanks for the replies.
Gary Gustafson
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Ralph
Baker
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:28 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
The large rectangular roof windows are held in with doublers so nothing
more
needed. The oval windows near the flap handle are openings in the cabin
roof that allow a view through the upper windshield. Guru Wayne has said
doublers are mandatory around the oval windows or there will be cracking.
We added them to our Elite as it is much easier during construction before
the windshield goes on.
Ralph Baker
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[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
BTW, today MAM quoted me $118 for a pair of doublers for those, which is
pretty steep, to say the least, although they are stamped with an inset to
allow recessing the plastic apparently.
To clarify, the above refers to the doublers for the rectangular skylights,
part SD-01.
Ron
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[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
I do not think that you need doublers with an inset as the
forward skylights are covered by the windshield anyway.
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Ron
Shannon
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 11:23 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Craig,
The dimensions for the rectangular skylights, as well as the two forward
ones, are laid out in Ch. 25. (let me know if you need it). I'm also working
on this part of things. Made doublers for the front two skylights today.
BTW, today MAM quoted me $118 for a pair of doublers for those, which is
pretty steep, to say the least, although they are stamped with an inset to
allow recessing the plastic apparently.
Ron
254R
http://n254mr.com
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forward skylights are covered by the windshield anyway.
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Ron
Shannon
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 11:23 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Craig,
The dimensions for the rectangular skylights, as well as the two forward
ones, are laid out in Ch. 25. (let me know if you need it). I'm also working
on this part of things. Made doublers for the front two skylights today.
BTW, today MAM quoted me $118 for a pair of doublers for those, which is
pretty steep, to say the least, although they are stamped with an inset to
allow recessing the plastic apparently.
Ron
254R
http://n254mr.com
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 7:21 PM, Craig Walls <snowyrvr@mtaonline.net> wrote:
Hello All,
I haven't seen the large rectangular roof windows; only the skinny ovals.
Are there photos anywhere on the builder site? I couldn't find any. If
anyone has some, I'd like to see them. Thanks, Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Gary
Gustafson
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:35 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Thanks for the replies. If Wayne said that doublers are mandatory
for the small oval sky light opens near the flap handle, that is
good enough for me. I will start drilling them out tomorrow and
make some doublers. It is fun redoing work already thought to be
completed.
I do not have large rectangular roof windows on my plane, but I
have six more oval windows, one in each section, for a total of
eight oval sky light windows. It does not appear that they also
do not have doublers either. Sounds as if I should make doublers
for them also. Is that true or is there less stress in the roof
area?
Thanks for the replies.
Gary Gustafson
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Ralph
Baker
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:28 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
The large rectangular roof windows are held in with doublers so nothing
more
needed. The oval windows near the flap handle are openings in the cabin
roof that allow a view through the upper windshield. Guru Wayne has said
doublers are mandatory around the oval windows or there will be cracking.
We added them to our Elite as it is much easier during construction before
the windshield goes on.
Ralph Baker
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[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
25.1 Optional Forward Skylights -- Don't confuse the forward two skylight
openings with the 20.2 Optional Skylights (main roof area) -- MAM doesn't
make doublers for the Fwd Skylights; just the cabin top and side windows.
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openings with the 20.2 Optional Skylights (main roof area) -- MAM doesn't
make doublers for the Fwd Skylights; just the cabin top and side windows.
On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 6:53 AM, Gary Gustafson <gargus@comcast.net> wrote:
I do not think that you need doublers with an inset as the
forward skylights are covered by the windshield anyway.
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of Ron
Shannon
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 11:23 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Craig,
The dimensions for the rectangular skylights, as well as the two forward
ones, are laid out in Ch. 25. (let me know if you need it). I'm also
working
on this part of things. Made doublers for the front two skylights today.
BTW, today MAM quoted me $118 for a pair of doublers for those, which is
pretty steep, to say the least, although they are stamped with an inset to
allow recessing the plastic apparently.
Ron
254R
http://n254mr.com
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 7:21 PM, Craig Walls <snowyrvr@mtaonline.net>
wrote:
GaryHello All,
I haven't seen the large rectangular roof windows; only the skinny ovals.
Are there photos anywhere on the builder site? I couldn't find any. If
anyone has some, I'd like to see them. Thanks, Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf OfbeforeGustafson
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:35 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Thanks for the replies. If Wayne said that doublers are mandatory
for the small oval sky light opens near the flap handle, that is
good enough for me. I will start drilling them out tomorrow and
make some doublers. It is fun redoing work already thought to be
completed.
I do not have large rectangular roof windows on my plane, but I
have six more oval windows, one in each section, for a total of
eight oval sky light windows. It does not appear that they also
do not have doublers either. Sounds as if I should make doublers
for them also. Is that true or is there less stress in the roof
area?
Thanks for the replies.
Gary Gustafson
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Ralph
Baker
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:28 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
The large rectangular roof windows are held in with doublers so nothing
more
needed. The oval windows near the flap handle are openings in the cabin
roof that allow a view through the upper windshield. Guru Wayne has said
doublers are mandatory around the oval windows or there will be cracking.
We added them to our Elite as it is much easier during constructionthe windshield goes on.
Ralph Baker
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[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
If you plan to install the full set of skylights in a SR and use a
headliner the hole locations do not match up with the dimensions in the
manual.
This problem would be worth checking out in any model using a headliner
and skylights before cutting. It's a lot of work replacing the fuselage
top skin...Experience!
That being said---I have a set of four skylight frames and Lexan windows
available if some one is interested.
Several reports of cracks around the front openings, the ones under the
windshield, are listed in the archives. I would urge everyone to add
doublers at that location. It is easy enough to do with out the
windshield in the way. The newer top skin is .025" thick, and I would
use at least that thickness for doublers.
Dick Wampach SR-108
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From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Jeff Micheal
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:07 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
25.1 Optional Forward Skylights -- Don't confuse the forward two
skylight
openings with the 20.2 Optional Skylights (main roof area) -- MAM
doesn't
make doublers for the Fwd Skylights; just the cabin top and side
windows.
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headliner the hole locations do not match up with the dimensions in the
manual.
This problem would be worth checking out in any model using a headliner
and skylights before cutting. It's a lot of work replacing the fuselage
top skin...Experience!
That being said---I have a set of four skylight frames and Lexan windows
available if some one is interested.
Several reports of cracks around the front openings, the ones under the
windshield, are listed in the archives. I would urge everyone to add
doublers at that location. It is easy enough to do with out the
windshield in the way. The newer top skin is .025" thick, and I would
use at least that thickness for doublers.
Dick Wampach SR-108
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Jeff Micheal
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:07 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
25.1 Optional Forward Skylights -- Don't confuse the forward two
skylight
openings with the 20.2 Optional Skylights (main roof area) -- MAM
doesn't
make doublers for the Fwd Skylights; just the cabin top and side
windows.
On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 6:53 AM, Gary Gustafson <gargus@comcast.net>
wrote:
RonI do not think that you need doublers with an inset as the
forward skylights are covered by the windshield anyway.
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
forwardShannon
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 11:23 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Craig,
The dimensions for the rectangular skylights, as well as the two
today.ones, are laid out in Ch. 25. (let me know if you need it). I'm also
working
on this part of things. Made doublers for the front two skylights
isBTW, today MAM quoted me $118 for a pair of doublers for those, which
inset topretty steep, to say the least, although they are stamped with an
ovals.allow recessing the plastic apparently.
Ron
254R
http://n254mr.com
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 7:21 PM, Craig Walls <snowyrvr@mtaonline.net>
wrote:
Hello All,
I haven't seen the large rectangular roof windows; only the skinny
IfAre there photos anywhere on the builder site? I couldn't find any.
Ofanyone has some, I'd like to see them. Thanks, Craig
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OfGaryGustafson
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:35 PM
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Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Thanks for the replies. If Wayne said that doublers are mandatory
for the small oval sky light opens near the flap handle, that is
good enough for me. I will start drilling them out tomorrow and
make some doublers. It is fun redoing work already thought to be
completed.
I do not have large rectangular roof windows on my plane, but I
have six more oval windows, one in each section, for a total of
eight oval sky light windows. It does not appear that they also
do not have doublers either. Sounds as if I should make doublers
for them also. Is that true or is there less stress in the roof
area?
Thanks for the replies.
Gary Gustafson
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nothingRalph
Baker
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:28 AM
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Subject: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
The large rectangular roof windows are held in with doublers so
cabinmore
needed. The oval windows near the flap handle are openings in the
saidroof that allow a view through the upper windshield. Guru Wayne has
cracking.doublers are mandatory around the oval windows or there will be
beforeWe added them to our Elite as it is much easier during constructionthe windshield goes on.
Ralph Baker
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[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Dick,
I'm interested in your skylight frames.
Ron
254R
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I'm interested in your skylight frames.
Ron
254R
On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 10:21 AM, Richard Wampach <rwampach@comcast.net>wrote:
If you plan to install the full set of skylights in a SR and use a
headliner the hole locations do not match up with the dimensions in the
manual.
This problem would be worth checking out in any model using a headliner
and skylights before cutting. It's a lot of work replacing the fuselage
top skin...Experience!
That being said---I have a set of four skylight frames and Lexan windows
available if some one is interested.
Several reports of cracks around the front openings, the ones under the
windshield, are listed in the archives. I would urge everyone to add
doublers at that location. It is easy enough to do with out the
windshield in the way. The newer top skin is .025" thick, and I would
use at least that thickness for doublers.
Dick Wampach SR-108
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From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On Behalf Of
Jeff Micheal
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 9:07 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
25.1 Optional Forward Skylights -- Don't confuse the forward two
skylight
openings with the 20.2 Optional Skylights (main roof area) -- MAM
doesn't
make doublers for the Fwd Skylights; just the cabin top and side
windows.
On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 6:53 AM, Gary Gustafson <gargus@comcast.net>
wrote:
RonI do not think that you need doublers with an inset as the
forward skylights are covered by the windshield anyway.
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Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 11:23 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Craig,
The dimensions for the rectangular skylights, as well as the twotoday.ones, are laid out in Ch. 25. (let me know if you need it). I'm also
working
on this part of things. Made doublers for the front two skylightsisBTW, today MAM quoted me $118 for a pair of doublers for those, whichinset topretty steep, to say the least, although they are stamped with anovals.allow recessing the plastic apparently.
Ron
254R
http://n254mr.com
On Mon, Feb 23, 2009 at 7:21 PM, Craig Walls <snowyrvr@mtaonline.net>
wrote:
Hello All,
I haven't seen the large rectangular roof windows; only the skinnyIfAre there photos anywhere on the builder site? I couldn't find any.Ofanyone has some, I'd like to see them. Thanks, Craig
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On BehalfOfGaryGustafson
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 4:35 PM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: RE: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Thanks for the replies. If Wayne said that doublers are mandatory
for the small oval sky light opens near the flap handle, that is
good enough for me. I will start drilling them out tomorrow and
make some doublers. It is fun redoing work already thought to be
completed.
I do not have large rectangular roof windows on my plane, but I
have six more oval windows, one in each section, for a total of
eight oval sky light windows. It does not appear that they also
do not have doublers either. Sounds as if I should make doublers
for them also. Is that true or is there less stress in the roof
area?
Thanks for the replies.
Gary Gustafson
-----Original Message-----
From: mike.davis@dcsol.com [mailto:mike.davis@dcsol.com] On BehalfnothingRalph
Baker
Sent: Monday, February 23, 2009 10:28 AM
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
Subject: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
The large rectangular roof windows are held in with doublers socabinmore
needed. The oval windows near the flap handle are openings in thesaidroof that allow a view through the upper windshield. Guru Wayne hascracking.doublers are mandatory around the oval windows or there will bebeforeWe added them to our Elite as it is much easier during constructionthe windshield goes on.
Ralph Baker
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[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
This query probably belongs to the Dept. of Duh, but... is it correct that
the forward, oval skylights under the windshield are not "glazed" with
anything, but just left open? The manual doesn't seem to show any "glass"
there and of course, one doesn't want to be looking through two layers of
window, much less trying to clean them.
None of my gazillion pictures of real Rebels show this clearly, although
that too is probably due to the thick fog that always seems to be around.
:-)
Ron
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the forward, oval skylights under the windshield are not "glazed" with
anything, but just left open? The manual doesn't seem to show any "glass"
there and of course, one doesn't want to be looking through two layers of
window, much less trying to clean them.
None of my gazillion pictures of real Rebels show this clearly, although
that too is probably due to the thick fog that always seems to be around.
:-)
Ron
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[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
I just cut my front openings, and rolled the edges down a bit, so there is no rubbing against the windshield, and no lexan or doublers on mine.
Walter
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Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 12:42 pm
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
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Walter
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From: Ron Shannon <rshannon@cruzcom.com>
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 12:42 pm
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
This query probably belongs to the Dept. of Duh, but... is it
correct that
the forward, oval skylights under the windshield are not
"glazed" with
anything, but just left open? The manual doesn't seem to show
any "glass"
there and of course, one doesn't want to be looking through two
layers of
window, much less trying to clean them.
None of my gazillion pictures of real Rebels show this clearly,
althoughthat too is probably due to the thick fog that always
seems to be around.
:-)
Ron
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[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
Thanks, Walter. I'm putting doublers on the bottom side, and may use CS
rivets from the top.
Ron
On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 1:04 PM, WALTER KLATT <Walter.Klatt@shaw.ca> wrote:
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rivets from the top.
Ron
On Tue, Feb 24, 2009 at 1:04 PM, WALTER KLATT <Walter.Klatt@shaw.ca> wrote:
I just cut my front openings, and rolled the edges down a bit, so there is
no rubbing against the windshield, and no lexan or doublers on mine.
Walter
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[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
At 01:04 PM 24/02/2009 -0800, you wrote:
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no rubbing against the windshield, and no lexan or doublers on mine.I just cut my front openings, and rolled the edges down a bit, so there is
Same here and no cracks in 350hrs.Walter
Drew----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Shannon <rshannon@cruzcom.com>
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 12:42 pm
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
This query probably belongs to the Dept. of Duh, but... is it
correct that
the forward, oval skylights under the windshield are not
"glazed" with
anything, but just left open? The manual doesn't seem to show
any "glass"
there and of course, one doesn't want to be looking through two
layers of
window, much less trying to clean them.
None of my gazillion pictures of real Rebels show this clearly,
althoughthat too is probably due to the thick fog that always
seems to be around.
:-)
Ron
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[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
I cut mine out and put a very slight bevel on the edge and then clued some
rubber trim that has a groove in it - which helped finish it off.
Cheers
Jim R333
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rubber trim that has a groove in it - which helped finish it off.
Cheers
Jim R333
On 2/24/2009 3:42 PM, "Ron Shannon" <rshannon@cruzcom.com> wrote:
This query probably belongs to the Dept. of Duh, but... is it correct that
the forward, oval skylights under the windshield are not "glazed" with
anything, but just left open? The manual doesn't seem to show any "glass"
there and of course, one doesn't want to be looking through two layers of
window, much less trying to clean them.
None of my gazillion pictures of real Rebels show this clearly, although
that too is probably due to the thick fog that always seems to be around.
:-)
Ron
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[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
They'll come.. unfortunately ! Doublers during construction is soooo easy !
lol
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lol
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Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 4:31 PM
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
At 01:04 PM 24/02/2009 -0800, you wrote:no rubbing against the windshield, and no lexan or doublers on mine.I just cut my front openings, and rolled the edges down a bit, so there isSame here and no cracks in 350hrs.Walter
Drew----- Original Message -----
From: Ron Shannon <rshannon@cruzcom.com>
Date: Tuesday, February 24, 2009 12:42 pm
Subject: Re: [rebel-builders] skylight doublers
To: rebel-builders@dcsol.com
This query probably belongs to the Dept. of Duh, but... is it
correct that
the forward, oval skylights under the windshield are not
"glazed" with
anything, but just left open? The manual doesn't seem to show
any "glass"
there and of course, one doesn't want to be looking through two
layers of
window, much less trying to clean them.
None of my gazillion pictures of real Rebels show this clearly,
althoughthat too is probably due to the thick fog that always
seems to be around.
:-)
Ron
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[rebel-builders] skylight doublers
At 04:39 PM 24/02/2009 -0500, you wrote:
and I foolishly forgot about it when I replaced the windshield last year.
Drew
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You're probably right Wayne I didn't know about it when I built my planeThey'll come.. unfortunately ! Doublers during construction is soooo easy !
lol
and I foolishly forgot about it when I replaced the windshield last year.
Drew
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