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Kelly McMullen

Joined: 16 Apr 2008
Posts: 1188
Location: Sun Lakes AZ

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:40 pm Post subject: Wing root fairings

I don't find mention of any weatherstrip for the wing root fairings. Am I missing something? What have others done to make a nice joint between fuselage skin and wing root fairing?



On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 1:11 PM, Patrick Pulis <rv10free2fly(at)yahoo.com.au (rv10free2fly(at)yahoo.com.au)> wrote:

[quote]--> RV10-List message posted by: Patrick Pulis <rv10free2fly(at)yahoo.com.au (rv10free2fly(at)yahoo.com.au)>

 

 Any pictures of the wing root filter installations please Les?

 

 Warm regards

 

 Patrick

  

 

 



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kearney

Joined: 20 Sep 2008
Posts: 563

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 6:50 pm Post subject: Re: Wing root fairings

Hi Kelly



I went to a local auto supply shop and got some edge trim and put that on the inboard edge of the wing root faring. I think it looks quite nice. I can in a 50' foot roll and cost perhaps $40. I don't have the name, but can get it when I am at the hanger next.



Cheers



Les



[quote="Kelly McMullen"]I don't find mention of any weatherstrip for the wing root fairings. Am I missing something? What have others done to make a nice joint between fuselage skin and wing root fairing?

Lenny Iszak

Joined: 23 Mar 2008
Posts: 270

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:00 pm Post subject: Re: Wing root fairings

I used part# 05-11201 from Aircraft Spruce.

I tried the Y shaped one too, but it didn't work.



Lenny

jesse(at)saintaviation.co
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Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:18 pm Post subject: Wing root fairings

Some have used rubber channel around the leading edge, but along the fuse skin where there is an angle to screw the fairing on there is nothing. 



Jesse SaintI-TEC, Inc.

jesse(at)itecusa.org (jesse(at)itecusa.org)

www.itecusa.org

www.mavericklsa.com

C: 352-427-0285

O: 352-465-4545

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On Mar 25, 2015, at 10:37 PM, Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com (apilot2(at)gmail.com)> wrote:

[quote]I don't find mention of any weatherstrip for the wing root fairings. Am I missing something? What have others done to make a nice joint between fuselage skin and wing root fairing?



On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 1:11 PM, Patrick Pulis <rv10free2fly(at)yahoo.com.au (rv10free2fly(at)yahoo.com.au)> wrote:

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 Any pictures of the wing root filter installations please Les?

 

 Warm regards

 

 Patrick

  

 

 







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Kelly McMullen

Joined: 16 Apr 2008
Posts: 1188
Location: Sun Lakes AZ

Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2015 7:44 pm Post subject: Wing root fairings

Thanks Jesse,



That is the way I have been reading the plans. Just seemed like it would look nicer to have something there.

On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 8:01 PM, Jesse Saint <jesse(at)saintaviation.com (jesse(at)saintaviation.com)> wrote:

[quote]Some have used rubber channel around the leading edge, but along the fuse skin where there is an angle to screw the fairing on there is nothing. 



Jesse SaintI-TEC, Inc.

jesse(at)itecusa.org (jesse(at)itecusa.org)

www.itecusa.org

www.mavericklsa.com

C: [url=tel:352-427-0285]352-427-0285[/url]

O: [url=tel:352-465-4545]352-465-4545[/url]

F: [url=tel:815-377-3694]815-377-3694[/url]

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On Mar 25, 2015, at 10:37 PM, Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com (apilot2(at)gmail.com)> wrote:





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		  I don't find mention of any weatherstrip for the wing root fairings. Am I missing something? What have others done to make a nice joint between fuselage skin and wing root fairing?



On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 1:11 PM, Patrick Pulis <rv10free2fly(at)yahoo.com.au (rv10free2fly(at)yahoo.com.au)> wrote:

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 Any pictures of the wing root filter installations please Les?

 

 Warm regards

 

 Patrick

  

 

 







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carl.froehlich(at)verizon
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 5:42 am Post subject: Wing root fairings

I used the same rubber channel that is used on the wing root for RV-8s and such (same material as used on the bottom of the Horizontal Stabilizer, just longer)  I purchased the material from Van’s.  Like Jesse says, no need for this along the fuselage skin where there is a bracket to screw down the root fairing.  Not installing this trim made the leading edge to fuselage transition look unfinished.

 

When you do this you’ll need open the leading edge to fuselage gap perhaps 1/8” to ¼” to provide room for the channel.  Also use a little black RTV in the channel that slides over the root fairing to make sure it does not work itself out and start flapping on the side of the fuselage (this was a rude awaking during my third flight in the RV-8A).  Put the RTV in the channel then install on the leading edge fairing such that the RTV sets up with the channel in place. 



Carl

 

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Kelly McMullen

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Thanks Jesse,



That is the way I have been reading the plans. Just seemed like it would look nicer to have something there.



 

On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 8:01 PM, Jesse Saint <jesse(at)saintaviation.com (jesse(at)saintaviation.com)> wrote:

Some have used rubber channel around the leading edge, but along the fuse skin where there is an angle to screw the fairing on there is nothing. 

Jesse Saint

I-TEC, Inc.



jesse(at)itecusa.org (jesse(at)itecusa.org)



www.itecusa.org



www.mavericklsa.com



C: [url=tel:352-427-0285]352-427-0285[/url]



O: [url=tel:352-465-4545]352-465-4545[/url]



F: [url=tel:815-377-3694]815-377-3694[/url]



 



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On Mar 25, 2015, at 10:37 PM, Kelly McMullen <apilot2(at)gmail.com (apilot2(at)gmail.com)> wrote:

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I don't find mention of any weatherstrip for the wing root fairings. Am I missing something? What have others done to make a nice joint between fuselage skin and wing root fairing?

 

On Wed, Mar 25, 2015 at 1:11 PM, Patrick Pulis <rv10free2fly(at)yahoo.com.au (rv10free2fly(at)yahoo.com.au)> wrote:

--> RV10-List message posted by: Patrick Pulis <rv10free2fly(at)yahoo.com.au (rv10free2fly(at)yahoo.com.au)>



Any pictures of the wing root filter installations please Les?



Warm regards



Patrick

 



 





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Lenny Iszak

Joined: 23 Mar 2008
Posts: 270

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 6:07 am Post subject: Re: Wing root fairings

Yep, you need to create room for it between the cover and the fuselage skin. I don't have any RTV on it, and it stays on fine even where there no support angle underneath, just need to make sure the gap is not too big. With the J shaped rubber I used there's not a lot of rubber sticking out, maybe only 3/16.



Lenny

dmaib@me.com

Joined: 25 Apr 2006
Posts: 455
Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 11:24 am Post subject: Re: Wing root fairings

I used some edge guard that looks like this.



http://www.trimlok.com/prod/Edge-Guard/Edge-Trims/All-Product-Categories_120/Edge-Guard_119.aspx



I got it at a local automotive store up in Minnesota. It fits snugly on the edge with no adhesive required. No need to trim the metal to make it fit, either. I also put it on the edge of my glareshield, which I painted flat black rather than covering it. The material was very inexpensive, and seven years and counting it still looks great. Sounds like the same type of material that Les used. Will try to get a pic to post in the next day or two.



Easy to find as "door edge guard" in ebay automotive. Inexpensive and easy.



Here is a photo of my edge guard on the wing root. As I mentioned, no trimming of the edge material was required. Fits very nicely. Sorry about the dirty airplane!

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Last edited by dmaib@me.com on Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:19 pm; edited 2 times in total

flying-nut(at)cfl.rr.com
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 12:11 pm Post subject: Wing root fairings

I've been wondering what to do with the glareshield ..... and you nailed 

it.  I went the McMaster-Carr route for the door seals ...... and that 

ought to work just dandy for the edge of the glareshield.   I'll have to 

buy some for a thinner edge though.  Thanks for the mental trigger!

Linn

On 3/26/2015 3:24 PM, dmaib(at)me.com wrote:

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 I used some edge guard that looks like this.



 http://www.trimlok.com/prod/Edge-Guard/Edge-Trims/All-Product-Categories_120/Edge-Guard_119.aspx



 I got it at a local automotive store up in Minnesota. It fits snugly on the edge with no adhesive required. No need to trim the metal to make it fit, either. I also put it on the edge of my glareshield, which I painted flat black rather than covering it. The material was very inexpensive, and seven years and counting it still looks great. Sounds like the same type of material that Les used. Will try to get a pic to post in the next day or two.



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 David Maib

 RV-10 #40559

 New Smyrna Beach, FL





 Read this topic online here:



 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=439904#439904

carl.froehlich(at)verizon
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Posted: Thu Mar 26, 2015 12:38 pm Post subject: Wing root fairings

I found this to be a good product for the glare shield edge:

http://www.cleavelandtool.com/Glare-Shield-Edge-Trim-60/productinfo/GSE60/#.

VRRssHl0yUk



I too just painted the top of the glare shield flat black.



Carl 



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Location: New Smyrna Beach, Florida

Posted: Tue Mar 31, 2015 7:21 pm Post subject: Re: Wing root fairings

I finally got a photo of my wing root edge guard product. As I mentioned earlier, no trimming of the wing root material was required. It is still looking fine at nearly seven years. 

No comments about the dirty airplane!

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Posted: Sat Apr 04, 2015 5:56 am Post subject: Re: Wing root fairings

Provided 1/16" clearance between fuse and fairing. Sanded/cleaned/alodined, fillet of proseal and painted with the rest of the plane. Still looks fine.

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