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* Silpruf Method<br>[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KZYJAW Silpruf @ Amazon]<br>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A336SG-fsiI 5-part instructional video]<br>See also this [https://glasair-owners.com/glastar-sportsman/how-to-builder-tips-glastar-sportsman/glastar-and-sportsman-window-installation/ Glastar article].<br>This method requires drilling holes along the edges of the windows. If your inside is in a finished state, this will cause patching / touch-ups after the window installation.<br>The video recommends 6 inch sanding discs which aren't readily available. 4 1/2” flap sander disks from Harbor Freight work as well. | * Silpruf Method<br>[https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000KZYJAW Silpruf @ Amazon]<br>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A336SG-fsiI 5-part instructional video]<br>See also this [https://glasair-owners.com/glastar-sportsman/how-to-builder-tips-glastar-sportsman/glastar-and-sportsman-window-installation/ Glastar article].<br>This method requires drilling holes along the edges of the windows. If your inside is in a finished state, this will cause patching / touch-ups after the window installation.<br>The video recommends 6 inch sanding discs which aren't readily available. 4 1/2” flap sander disks from Harbor Freight work as well. | ||
* [http://aroundncircles.com/media/maintenance/295uv-guide.pdf Sikaflex instructions] | * [http://aroundncircles.com/media/maintenance/295uv-guide.pdf Sikaflex instructions] | ||
* A good read on window attachment is this [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=212770 VAF thread] | * A good read on window attachment is this [https://vansairforce.net/community/showthread.php?t=212770 VAF thread] | ||
Revision as of 14:22, 15 June 2023
Build Instruction Updates
- 03/10/05 45_10.pdf
Check for more recent updates here
General
- Door fit: See this VAF Thread
45-06
- A group of builders are working on a hinge cover, see OnShape CAD project, check fit using this 1:1 print pdf file
45-08
- Silpruf Method
Silpruf @ Amazon
5-part instructional video
See also this Glastar article.
This method requires drilling holes along the edges of the windows. If your inside is in a finished state, this will cause patching / touch-ups after the window installation.
The video recommends 6 inch sanding discs which aren't readily available. 4 1/2” flap sander disks from Harbor Freight work as well. - Sikaflex instructions
- A good read on window attachment is this VAF thread
- Be diligent with the window attachment, this VAF thread talks about a window which popped out during flight: this happens
- June 2023 FB thread
45-19
- Windscreen base fairing lay-up
Windshield_to_Fuse_Transition_Steps.pdf
See also Van's video for the RV12.