VELOCITY XL FG

N478B

FAIRINGS

 

 

Velocity’s Fast Build Fuselage option includes upper and lower cowlings removed, flanged and finished through primer.

 

 

 

FAST LINKS TO:

NACA SCOOP INSTALLATION          COWL TREATMENTS

NOSE GEAR-FUSELAGE FAIRING               MAIN GEARMGFAIR FAIRINGS

WING BOLT ACCESS FAIRING         CANARD COUNTERWEIGHT FAIRINGS

OIL DOOR     

 

 

NACA SCOOP INSTALLATION      (1)    (2)    (3)    (4)

Installation of the NACA scoops was completed during the Head Start Program at the Velocity Service Center.  Inside glassing and finishing was completed at home.  I did not use peel ply when glassing them because I got caught without it, wanted to do it while the fuselage was upside down and the inside surface will not be visible once upholstered.   As usual, the hardener has darkened over time and the lay ups come out darker now.

 

 

COWL TREATMENTS      (1)   

The cowlings come already flanged and installed in the Fast Build fuselage. 

 

 

NOSE GEAR-FUSELAGE FAIRING      (1)     

I shaped the fairing with modeling clay to use for making an oversize part.  I am not sure if this will be the definitive part I will use but thought I would take advantage of the fuselage being upside down to make it. 

 

 

MAIN GEAR FAIRINGS        (1)    (2)    (3)     

These were trimmed to fit with a coarse sanding disk in the air grinder and final sanding with 80 grit sanding paper.

 

 

OUTBOARD WING BOLT ACCESS COVER      (1)    (2)     

I don’t like the idea of using silicone to install any parts on the surface.  I installed the outboard wing bolt access covers with #4 ½ inch stainless steel sheet metal screws.  I removed the screws and used a drop of cyanoacrylate to harden the holes.  If necessary, I will drill an oversize hole, fill it with FLOX and reinstall the covers with the same screws.

 

 

CANARD COUNTERWEIGHT FAIRINGS     (1)    (2)     

I made a more stylish counterweight fairing to use as a positive mold for making mine.  I covered it with electrical tape and laid 3 layers of BID and peel ply on top.  Although heavier than those provided by the factory, I prefer them more rugged and will glass them permanently instead of attaching them with silicone.  

 

 

OIL DOOR     (1)    (2)     (3)    (4)       

I drew the circle with a compass and scored the surface to use as a guide for the handsaw.  I cut off the door with the handsaw and sanded with medium sandpaper.  I then grinded the space for the latch and attached it.  I cut the hinge and installed it with clecos.  I duct-taped the sides and laid glass to form the flanges.  I removed the door, trimmed the flanges and permanently installed the door with flush rivets.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Jorge A. Bujanda / 2004