From: "John Gospodarek" <John.Gospodarek@...>
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:32 AM
Subject: Re: 1st Bug:Tail Boom + Covering Questions!!!
Date: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 8:32 AM
Subject: Re: 1st Bug:Tail Boom + Covering Questions!!!
P.S. Try this link for CF tubes/spars.
--- In BugHLG@yahoogroups.com, "John Gospodarek"
<John.Gospodarek@i...> wrote:
> Chris
>
> I have only used the standard CF boom but keep in mind that a
> tapered boom can change the incidence of the tail. You just have
to
> make sure that is correct to the wing. As for covering I have used
> Nelson's lite-film (sp) and would use it again. You can warp the
> wings if you try; but that is not always a bad thing. You may want
> to adjust your building lines or induce some wash-out at the tips
to
> prevent tip stalls.
>
> John
>
>
>
>
> --- In BugHLG@yahoogroups.com, "theamazingnorad"
> <theamazingnorad@h...> wrote:
> > Hey guys. I am building my first Bug and have a few questions.
> First
> > off, I was told to use a Avia Kite Mfg. micro tapered
boom....what
> > the heck is that? Is that boom tapered from 3/16 to 1/8? Also
> whats
> > the best covering to use. I heard that oracover and ultracoat
> light
> > and stuff shrink too much and lead to warpage. Whats the best
> stuff
> > to use? Well, thanks for your help.
> >
> > Chris Fleming