Benjamin Wiford
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Cracked Rear Canopy on 650

Started this discussion. Last reply by Orlando Oct 14. 3 Replies

Question for the Masses,Is there any way or recommendation on how to repair a 2.5” crack on the canopy? I was careful on the type of drill bit I used. Took my time to avoid any issues on the fitting.…Continue

Ding/dent on skin

Started this discussion. Last reply by Peter Nelson Jan 18, 2022. 4 Replies

While wrapping my stabilizer I dinged the leading edge of the skin. It is very small, but noticeable. My question for the group is how big of an issues is that? I understand it is minimal,…Continue

 

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Cracked Rear Canopy on 650

Question for the Masses,Is there any way or recommendation on how to repair a 2.5” crack on the canopy? I was careful on the type of drill bit I used. Took my time to avoid any issues on the fitting. Then when it came time to install, everything was going well until one of the last rivets. When I riveted, the canopy cracked. Very discouraging. Does anyone have any tips or tricks? The right answer is probably ordering a new canopy and starting over, but I’d prefer not. Attached is a picture for…See More
Oct 10
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Benjamin Wiford posted a discussion

Ding/dent on skin

While wrapping my stabilizer I dinged the leading edge of the skin. It is very small, but noticeable. My question for the group is how big of an issues is that? I understand it is minimal, aerodynamically, but how much will it show after paint? How much does painting cover up “imperfections”? Thanks all. See More
Sep 20, 2021
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