The One Day Fabric
covering Workshop at Triple Tree
In
this fabric covering workshop we teach an overview of how to cover your
airplane using hands on practice with very little lecture. We will actually
cover a wing surface through to rib lacing. Students who want to learn how
to finish the surface through to paint, and learn the tips and tricks,
should take the 2 day workshop.
We
will cover:
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Surface Preparation
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Installation and securing fabric including use of fabric cements.
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Shrinking the fabric which also includes proper iron selection and
calibration along with precautions necessary to insure proper tautness and
application of the first chemical coat and the importance of bonding to the
fabric for subsequent coats.
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We will then attach the fabric to the wing ribs using rib lacing techniques.
You become proficient in tying the modified seine knot used for this step,
and we'll talk about other ways to secure the fabric. Upon completion of the
rib lacing, the surface is "dressed", placing all finishing tapes, drain
grommets, inspection rings, etc.
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The surface is then ready to spray. Spraying techniques are discussed along
with required coats, etc.
Your Instructor:
Jerry Stadtmiller
Jerry owns and runs
BIPE, INC., in Andrews, NC. Jerry has been restoring aircraft since 1960.
His specialty is the restoration - top to bottom - of Stearmans and other
vintage biplanes such as Waco, Great Lakes, and Cubs to their original,
historically accurate configurations. Jerry has performed restoration work
for the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum in Washington. D.C. In 1995
Jerry was given the prestigious CHARLES TAYLOR AWARD.
Jerry has 20 years of
teaching experience with the Experimental Aircraft Association, the Stearman
Restoration Association, and delivering workshops in his own location. He
has trained 8 apprentices to become full fledged restoration craftsmen, many
who now have their own businesses and teach.
See our web site for
more information: www.RESTOREYOURAIRPLANE.COM
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