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hastedt(at)iodp.tamu.edu
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 9:53 am Post subject: PVC strut fairings?

Hi gang,



Does anyone know where I could buy some of the PVC lift strut fairings?  I've got some aluminum ones already, but they're quite heavy and I sure don't need more weight.  Or are there alternatives to PVC/aluminum out there?



Thanks!

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pwmac(at)sisna.com
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:07 am Post subject: PVC strut fairings?

HI,

  The originals were made out of wood. The PVC ones replaced the wood for 

more weight and ease of installation. They did not require all the bondo 

like the wood ones to make them smooth.

  Several builders have made their own wood ones using moulding from the 

home supply store. I suspect more bondo would be required.

  Several builders have made small ribs from plywood and used thin (>016 or 

less) aluminum just wrapped around the strut and riveted them like the 

flapreons. Much more work.

Regards, Paul

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At 10:53 AM 4/24/2006, you wrote:

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Hi gang,



Does anyone know where I could buy some of the PVC lift strut 

fairings?  I've got some aluminum ones already, but they're quite heavy 

and I sure don't need more weight.  Or are there alternatives to 

PVC/aluminum out there?



Thanks!

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rjdaugh(at)rapidnet.com
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:18 am Post subject: PVC strut fairings?

Margaret,

I have a complete fairing kit I will sell you for $20 plus shipping.  It

includes instructions and metal for blending in the lower end where the

struts meet.



I didn't use the kit because the PVC is heavy!  I used plastic door trim and

covered it with fabric.  I would have saved lots of time using the PVC

though.



Let me know if you are interested.



Randy - Black Hills of South Dakota

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algate(at)attglobal.net
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:26 am Post subject: PVC strut fairings?

I have the same PVC kit installed on my plane and can say that it has worked

fine for me - not only did I get an immediate increase in speed the

installation was a breeze and I had them installed in a couple of hrs.



I had mine painted with auto Urethane -(mixed with the softener used for

plastic trim) 3 years now with no problems.



I paid a lot more than $20.......



GaryA

Lite2



Margaret,

I have a complete fairing kit I will sell you for $20 plus shipping.  It

includes instructions and metal for blending in the lower end where the

struts meet.



I didn't use the kit because the PVC is heavy!  I used plastic door trim and

covered it with fabric.  I would have saved lots of time using the PVC

though.



Let me know if you are interested.



Randy - Black Hills of South Dakota

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asq1(at)adelphia.net
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Posted: Mon Apr 24, 2006 11:46 am Post subject: PVC strut fairings?

Mine are made of wood like the originals and wrapped w/ fabric. No Bondo. 

Would bet PVC would be lighter,but mine are made of Basswood ,so fairly 

light.  Larry Huntley



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jamesrfrost(at)hotmail.co
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Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:26 am Post subject: PVC strut fairings?

Hey Guys:  Where could I get the PVC strut fairings for my Kitfox 3.  I'd 

gladly pay $20 + shipping.



Frosty from Gainesville, GA

[quote]From: "Algate" <algate(at)attglobal.net>

Reply-To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

To: <kitfox-list(at)matronics.com>

Subject: RE: PVC strut fairings?

Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:29:19 -0400






I have the same PVC kit installed on my plane and can say that it has 

worked

fine for me - not only did I get an immediate increase in speed the

installation was a breeze and I had them installed in a couple of hrs.



I had mine painted with auto Urethane -(mixed with the softener used for

plastic trim) 3 years now with no problems.



I paid a lot more than $20.......



GaryA

Lite2



Margaret,

I have a complete fairing kit I will sell you for $20 plus shipping.  It

includes instructions and metal for blending in the lower end where the

struts meet.



I didn't use the kit because the PVC is heavy!  I used plastic door trim 

and

covered it with fabric.  I would have saved lots of time using the PVC

though.



Let me know if you are interested.



Randy - Black Hills of South Dakota

.

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janderson412(at)hotmail.c
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Posted: Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:09 am Post subject: PVC strut fairings?

I used timber and covered, easy..John A.

From: "RaNDY Frost" <jamesrfrost(at)hotmail.com>

Reply-To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: RE: PVC strut fairings?

Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2006 15:23:57 -0400






Hey Guys:  Where could I get the PVC strut fairings for my Kitfox 3.  I'd

gladly pay $20 + shipping.



Frosty from Gainesville, GA

 >From: "Algate" <algate(at)attglobal.net>

 >Reply-To: kitfox-list(at)matronics.com

 >To: <kitfox-list(at)matronics.com>

 >Subject: RE: PVC strut fairings?

 >Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 15:29:19 -0400

 >

 >

 >

 >

 >

 >I have the same PVC kit installed on my plane and can say that it has

 >worked

 >fine for me - not only did I get an immediate increase in speed the

 >installation was a breeze and I had them installed in a couple of hrs.

 >

 >I had mine painted with auto Urethane -(mixed with the softener used for

 >plastic trim) 3 years now with no problems.

 >

 >I paid a lot more than $20.......

 >

 >GaryA

 >Lite2

 >

 >Margaret,

 >I have a complete fairing kit I will sell you for $20 plus shipping.  It

 >includes instructions and metal for blending in the lower end where the

 >struts meet.

 >

 >I didn't use the kit because the PVC is heavy!  I used plastic door trim

 >and

 >covered it with fabric.  I would have saved lots of time using the PVC

 >though.

 >

 >Let me know if you are interested.

 >

 >Randy - Black Hills of South Dakota

 >

 >

 >.

 >

 >

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