Wing tear approx 2-3 cm (any repair idees KP)

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Wing tear approx 2-3 cm (any repair idees KP)

Postby Koevoet » Tue Dec 22, 2009 8:32 pm

Have a stranger wing - saw on my after inspection a tear approx 2-3 cm on the bottom part of my wing (just before the washout tube of my left wing)

I think my prop picked up a stone on the gravel RW during take-off early today - the tear is in line with the prop on the left wing.

Any repair idees, emailed jenya but still waiting.

Do I have to derig and send to erossa or is their a alternative repair like patch work that are allowed and SAFE.

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Re: Wing tear approx 2-3 cm (any repair idees KP)

Postby Kingfisher » Thu Dec 24, 2009 6:08 pm

Have a look at yaghting supply shops, they have sail repair tape in different colours that just sticks on (do both sides if possible). If it is a load bearing area, rather have it sewn up. Check with your AP if it is OK to use the tape first.
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Re: Wing tear approx 2-3 cm (any repair idees KP)

Postby German » Thu Dec 24, 2009 6:19 pm

Before you tape it sew it with Dental floss seperately ie stich knot, stich knot etc.

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