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    SAL 2/3 Mustang Rudder Cables

    Thanks Joe, that sounds like a good idea. I'll keep that one in mind.
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    SAL 2/3 Mustang Rudder Cables

    I am working on my fuselage routing the rudder and tailwheel steering cables. The plans show that the rudder cable and tailwheel steering cable attach to the rudder horn at the same point for each side. The hardware list says each cable is attached to the horn with a shackle. How do you attach 2...
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    Foam filled panels

    Thanks for the input guys. So far no one has said that this a bad idea. I'll pick up some foam to cut up and dry fit some pieces in to see what this stuff is like to work with. I've read through the Composite Construction posts to see if there is any info there that relates to my project. Blue...
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    Foam filled panels

    I am in the process of building the fuselage sides and bulkheads for my SAL 2/3 Mustang. They are built up with a sitka spruce frame and skinned on both sides with birch plywood. When completed, these pieces will have sealed sections that will be hollow. My question is, can I fill these cavities...
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    t-88 epoxy

    I glue both sides. That way you know for sure that you have glue on both surfaces. Wet glue on end grain will absorb more into the wood. Glue up some sample pieces using both methods and test them. The glue is expensive, but it is really expensive if you have a poor quality joint and you have to...
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    Falconar Avia

    Falconar Avia has been around for a long time. But it is not that big of an operation. I live near Edmonton, and am building a SAL Mustang. If I need to purchase anything, I call Chris and arrange to meet him at his shop to pick it up. I don't know if you are going to build your Maranda from the...
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    Carving a Prop

    Where can I find some info on methods to carve out a wood prop Thanks,
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    Grades of Plywood

    Spellchecker Can we get a spellchecker namufactured *&^%$#@ manufactured
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    Grades of Plywood

    Thanks for input guys Since the GL-1 and GL-11 are namufactured in the same process, it is essentially the same product, just that GL-11 may have a few more imperfections. The GL-1 is still out there, so I'll use that when I can get it, and use the GL-11 as well. Will have to look it over a...
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    Grades of Plywood

    Thanks for your input guys, I'm getting the feeling that all "Aircraft Plywood" are not created equal. I realize that sometimes you can substitute materials, but I would want to know all the facts before doing so. My first choice is going with the plans.
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    Grades of Plywood

    GL-1 Plywood Thanks Rob Interesting reading, I went through their website as well www.wisa.com If you look at the websites of Aircraft Spspruce, Wicks Supply and Sirius Aviation.They list Finnish Aircraft Plywood, but it is all GL-11. I haven't found anyone who sells GL-1. I would like...
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    Grades of Plywood

    Can someone explain the difference between GL-1 and GL-11 Birch Plywood. My SAL 2/3 Mustang plans call for all the Birch plywood to be GL-1. The suppliers all seem to list GL-11. When I bought my tail kit from Falconar many years ago I got GL-1. Now I'm ready to start the fuselage, but I'd...
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    Converting a Wood Bandsaw

    Delta Band Saw Jake: I have a Delta bandsaw, 16". According to my owner's manual, it can be slowed down for metal cutting. The pulley on the motor shaft comes off and you use the smaller drive belt. The belt is flat so it just slips over the shaft, and it supposed to work. Hope that helps...
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    Another SAL Mustang Builder

    Hello All: Just introducing myself. I have a SAL 2/3 Mustang underway. I bought plans back in 1990, and started construction. But then put it all away 2 years later. Life is what happens when you have other plans. This summer I pulled everything out, and I have started building again. It will...
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