On Nov 10, 2010, at 10:16 AM, rparigor@suffolk.lib.ny.us wrote:

> Hi Fred
>
> Quick notes on sub panels:
> **2024 is stiffer than 6061 (also corrodes easier)

	Ron...roger that...

> **My instrument module is with polyester resin. poor job and glass  
> is not stuck very well to wood, thus when cutting holes for sub  
> panels I was getting a lot of delam.

	...now that's too bad...first time I've heard that complaint...
>
> BTW my panel inserts from Europa were ~ .090" thick.

	...good to know...I'll be using .080"

> The fairings arrived yesterday.

	...that's good news...
>
> A few questions:
> **How many BID are they made from?

	...3 layers...according to Graham Singleton, that's the same as stock  
fairings, so as to allow for flexing and up/down movement along the  
fuselage under varying wing loadings...

> **Do you by chance have an overview of how to attach them? (how each  
> joint is attached to each other,  to fuse, to wing, to flap or to  
> Europa portion of fairing)

	I believe I've already sent you recommendations for locating the  
fairings w/ clecos and bonding the upper to the lower...if not, let me  
know. IMO, the keys are (1) ensuring symmetry port and starboard when  
locating the upper fairing, and (2) bonding upper to lower fairings  
BEFORE any cutting to allocate any portions of fairing to fuse, flap,  
or wing...again, to ensure symmetry...bonding upper and lower together  
will also strengthen the assembly and reduce flex.

	I've not gone into detail as to apportioning the fairing to fuse,  
flap, & wing since you've indicated you want to leave the fuselage  
"clean" and use fasteners for any portion which attaches to fuselage.

	I repeat my suggestion that you hold off on any clecoing of fairings  
to fuselage until after flap actuating mechanism is fully rigged and  
wings are rigged as well...the goal is for the fairings to kiss the  
fuselage along their entire length and rest easily upon the wing and  
flap when flap is fully retracted.

> **As far as Frans install, do you think he just has a mini flange  
> laid up on your fairings around the anchor areas, or you think a  
> full in contact with fuse layup? (how many BID you think)

	Frans added a flange to contact the fuse...not an entire surface...he  
did, however, add a full closure panel at the front of the portion  
which he bolts to the fuselage. Frans also has NO portion of the  
UPPPER fairing attached to the flap...and this does simplify  
fitting...instead, he made a quick splash mold as a closure panel  
(bonded to the fairing which remains w/ the wing) when the flap is  
deployed.

	Regards,

	Fred