> I can no longer avoid making the various fiberglass ducts & whatnot
for
> my cooling systems.  Can anyone give me some useful citations on how
to
> work with fiberglass?  I don't have the first clue where to begin, so
a
> beginners book with enough meat to get me through the (hopefully
simple)
> task of building a few KN ducts would be great.
>
> On a side note -- I need to make a custom oil pan.  Couldn't I make it
> out of fiberglass too?  The oil isn't all that hot, and it's not a
> pressurized system...  Just trying to kill 2 birds with one stone...
>
> Mark Supinski
>
> There are some books on the subject sold by Aircraft Spruce.
> I'll check over my collection when I get home to day and
> see if I like one better than another.
> Go to any boat or yacht shop. They have most of the supplies.
> Get yourself a cheap kit and jump in.
>
> Paul Lamar ...No rotor no motor.
>
>
>
> What about the concept of a fiberglass oil pan?
>
> Mark Supinski
>
>
> I would not try it. Too risky. Too much to lose if it melts and leaks.
>

Aircraft has a fiberglass training kit which includes a book, foam,
glass, and all that is needed to get some practice and get you on your
way.  The kit goes from $38 to $50.

http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cmpages/practicekit.php

Otherwise, I would suggest getting with someone who is building with
fiberglass at your local EAA and see if you can observe or get some
training from someone there.

Rick Irwin

At Sun-n-Fun last year I went by the fiberglass tent everyday. There
was a couple there every morning building up a full size cross section
of a canard wing. It was about 4' long. Sun-n-Fun isn't like Oshkosh,
you can spend enough time on one thing to actually learn something.

--
Blake C. Lewis

You will also be able to take a rotary engine apart and put it back together
at the rotary engine tent.

Paul Lamar

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