LS-3a flap-fuselage gap seals

[James D'Andrea]

Does anyone have a source for mylar that can be used to construct
flap-to-fuselage gap seals for an LS-3a? Also, does anyone know the
proper thickness of mylar to get?

[K3]

Call Time Mara at Wings and Wheels (www.wingsandwheels.com)

-gil "K3"

[K3]

Call Tim Mara at Wings and Wheels (www.wingsandwheels.com)

-gil "K3"

[01-- Zero One]

James,



I use McMaster clear polyester film .010" (part number 8567K92)



Unfortunately they only sell it in 10 foot lengths (by 40"). So unless
you need the lifetime supply, I will be happy to send you some gratis
off of my roll. Just let me know an address.



BTW, here is the link to the flap wiper template(s) that I use.
http://www.goddard.com/soaring/flapwiper/



Regards,



Larry





"James D'Andrea" > wrote in message
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> Does anyone have a source for mylar that can be used to construct
> flap-to-fuselage gap seals for an LS-3a? Also, does anyone know the
> proper thickness of mylar to get?

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A former LS-3 owner who is a doctor cut his flap/fuselage gap seals
from used X-ray film. Not pretty but it apparently worked. Not sure
whether he used a scalpel or just a pair of scissors. He wasn't a
surgeon, though, so I suspect scissors would work just fine. :)

Chip Bearden
ASW 24 "JB"

[Bob Kuykendall]

Earlier, James D'Andrea wrote:

> Does anyone have a source for mylar that can be used to construct
> flap-to-fuselage gap seals for an LS-3a? Also, does anyone know the
> proper thickness of mylar to get?

The ones I've seen looked like they were made from .014" mylar. I've
got lots of the stuff, left over from making the HP-24 wing plugs. Send
me a stamped, self-addressed legal-sized (for 8.5" x 14" documents)
envelope and I'll send you enough mylar for a set of seals.

Bob K.
http://www.hpaircraft.com