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    Plans/Build a Super Floater Glider

    Thanks... I'm trying learn CAD, going through tutorials when I have time.
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    Plans/Build a Super Floater Glider

    @Hot Wings what do you use for doing your CAD? I really like the one you designed.
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    Plans/Build a Super Floater Glider

    The small rope string connects to a wire which connects to a small bungy string loop that connects to a wire which couples with an elevator connection.
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    Plans/Build a Super Floater Glider

    Here is my trim device 3.218 in. x .718 in.
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    Super Floater Restoration

    Took pictures of all the hardware as it is currently on the SuperFloater. My goal is to document as much as I could before disassembly and inspection. I will be posting them as I get them sorted.
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    Plans/Build a Super Floater Glider

    Here is a start of the measurements. Diameter/Wall and length of the 'stub' main tube. Length from the main fuselage tube to the tip of the sub tube is good enough. Don't need the overall. Main fuselage tube length = 12 ft. Main fuselage tube diameter = 4 in. wall 0.0625 in. Stub fuselage...
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    Super Floater Restoration

    Thanks for the suggestions. I was thinking of covering the aircraft with lightweight fabric. There are a lot of areas where the mold is between the layers.
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    Super Floater Restoration

    Looks like I will need to go that route too. Way too much mold trapped between the layers. Do you remember how you recovered the ailerons? They are also using the fabric for support.
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    Plans/Build a Super Floater Glider

    I'll get them together and post them.
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    Plans/Build a Super Floater Glider

    I recently acquired a Windwalker Super Floater. If you want those measurements I will gladly get them for you.
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    Super Floater Restoration

    I have been researching how to remove the mold on the glider. My first instinct is the cover the aircraft using poly-fiber, after removing the Mylar-Dacron (I think). The wing is the only part that concerns me. There is not a rib at the root.
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    Super Floater Restoration

    I have set up a project in the Builder Logs to match this post. Thanks to "Hot Wings" for pointing out that I needed to do this to get feedback. I purchased an enclosed trailer and a Super Floater (Wind Walker) on 15APR2023.
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    Super Floater Restoration

    Work progressing slowly on the glider trailer. In the meantime, I have been researching how to remove the mold on the glider. My first instinct is the cover the aircraft using poly-fiber, after removing the Mylar-Dacron (I think). The wing is the only part that concerns me. There is not a rib at...
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    Super Floater Restoration

    In the assessment of repairs, and enhancements of the glider trailer. I need to also get it licensed to be on Texas roads so the glider can travel to my glider club. Also looking into the possibility of recovering the glider. I need to develop a checklist for repairs and replacement of parts...
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    Super Floater Restoration

    Super Floater - Darrell Prather - Round Rock, TX I purchased an enclosed trailer and a Super Floater (Wind Walker) on 15APR2023.
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    Experimental Soaring Association 40th Western Workshop

    That is great news!
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    Experimental Soaring Association 40th Western Workshop

    Are the presentations going to be recorded and posted online after the event? Thanks,
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    Vintage Gliders

    Very impressive looking Grunau Baby.
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    Vintage Gliders

    Steve, Thanks for considering to help out on the effort. There is alot of work involved with this for sure. The gliders are just the tip of the iceberg. 😃
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    Vintage Gliders

    I want to thank y'all for your assistance.
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