Gregg, The full stitching transfers loads from one wing surface to the other. In my build manual it says that you must through stitch if you are going to...
My opinion is based on a simple analogy relating to the fabric, ribs, and wing structure acting as a whole when lifting forces are in play. The negative...
Dick, By 'through' stitching, you are refering to the more standard way of rib stitching, correct? Thank you for the input... I definately want a strong wing...
Rex - nice analogy... picture painted well. After looking at the spiral rib stitching that is done on my wings, the lacing looks like it would loosen up quite...
When you get the rhythm of stitching spooled up, you will enjoy it and be finished before you know it. It can interfere with your beer drinking though....
Len if you go ahead with the Jab install, somewhere i have a series of photos of a fully inverted aerobatic conversion done on a 2200A by a friend of mine if...
Rex, Thanks for the info, pics and encouragement. I might ask you more questions as I get into the process. I also received an e-mail from an S-10er that...
As much as it hurts, I have to sell or trade my 9. Interested parties can contact me from this site. Will trade for STOL Avid,Kitfox,Chinook or similar....
Hi group: I am new to this group and I am also going to look at a S-10 that is about 20yrs old. Can anyone tell me what to look for in the inspection that...
Hi Get to know the engine and it's history, hours run, what maintenance record is there. Is it a Rotax 532 with points and single ignition or a later 582 with...
Dear all, I can't find the fuselage serial number on my S9. I've been told that it is often near the port u/c mount or the wing root, but I can't see it...
Steve, be also aware that if you take the wings off and trailer it home it is possible to connect the ailerons up the wrong way when you put the wings back on....
Hi On newer kits the s/n is stamped into the triangular gusset located at the forward wing spar aft edge to longeron joint on the starboard side. It is hard to...
Hi all, This is my first post. I am considering the purchase of an S-10 early in the new year. I have had just a little stick time (years ago) and I have done...
Gary, I don;t think you can take a N registered pane and register is a AULA . You can register is a newly built BULA . You can registered it a amatuerbuilt...
... . You can register is a newly built BULA . *******Actually I am pretty sure you can as long as you can get the kit manufacturer to issue a conformity...
I want to thank you all for your answers and offers. I have decided that rather than trying to tame the Sakota for better cross-country behavior I will look...
GAry -- you can still register as Amatuerbuilt and fly with a UL permit in Canada as long as the plane meets U L definition 1200 lbs gross adn stall 45 or...
Hi all The other S9 in the UK was refurbished a short while ago, but because of personal problems never achieved clearance to fly. After a couple of years...
Hello Group, We are recovering the fuselage of our S-10 and considering the BRS installation. If anyone has pictures of the process, it would help in our...
Hey everybody..... anyone installed a groove landing gear on his S9 and / or a Jabiru 2200. I`m try to find some photos in the net from a S9 with a Jab. 2200...
Hi all, My project is getting to be more of a project every day... I now have my wings dissassembled - could not live with them the way they were. My...
... Most plastic tank manufacturers can thermo weld the tank. In my opinion, you do not need fuel level senders. The tank is visable anyway. Throw away the...
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