I
haven’t installed mine yet, but when I do I plan to use a shower curtain
rod to provide the “weight.” Just brace against opposite side of
fuselage, and turn until you reach the desired tension. As Bryan suggested, place
whatever you want between the end of the rod and the window (foam-backed wood
sounds like a good idea) to protect the window while the Hysol cures.
--
Mark
From: Bryan Wullner
[mailto:vonjet@gmail.com]
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2011 6:29 PM
To: lml@lancaironline.net
Subject: Re: [LML] Re: Cool Legacy aft window installation method
I didn't drill holes in mine either. I put my window in backed it with a
large piece of soft packing foam so it could conform to the window shape and
apply even pressure. Placed a piece of plywood on the foam and used wood pieces
properly braced inside the fuselage to apply pressure to the wood backed foam
evenly. Worked perfect. Just don't apply to much pressure or it can distort the
flange around the window.
That suction cup idea sounds pretty neat and maybe easier though.
Bryan
On Dec 30, 2010 5:10 PM, <vtailjeff@aol.com> wrote:
> Adam,
>
> Orient window so it is on bottom. Use small wood blocks to keep window in
place. Glue blocks around perimeter of window -- use enough to keep window from
moving. Mix up hysol and apply to frame then put window in location. Use
sandbag to apply pressure to window. Wipe up squeeze out. No bolts!
>
> Jeff
>
> Sent from my iPad
>
> On Dec 29, 2010, at 8:21 PM, Adam Molny
<Adam@ValidationPartners.com> wrote:
>
>> My DAR (not a Lancair builder) told me about an interesting window
installation method that eliminates the need to drill holes in the fuselage. He
said the builder used suction cups, a wood frame, and a vacuum pump to hold the
window in place from the outside while the Hysol cured. Has anyone out there
used this method? Is it worth the effort? Got any pictures?
>>
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Adam Molny