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Roger Long · Guest

I stopped by the shop yesterday for what I thought would be a quick check on
the progress of the annual. The fellow had stopped working on the windshield
replacement and moved on to other things in hopes I would stop by and
discuss the appalling appearance of our glareshield.

I had to agree that it would be criminal to put a new windshield over that
crummy stuff which would be difficult or impossible to replace later. There
was no way to get board approval for another day's work on such short notice
so, I zipped out to buy materials and, seven hours later, it was done.

Check this out:

http://baldeagleflyingclub.org/Glareshield.htm

The foam edge piece had torn its screw holes and was hanging loose for a
good portion in front of the pilot. I glued in an aluminum strip and then
reglued the plastic edge over it. The screws now go through the aluminum so
the foam is anchored by a generous surface of glue joint. The aluminum isn't
visible at all.

I see on AOPA's site that the TSA has now turned its attention to repair
stations. Will I be able to do something like this next year? I seriously
doubt it.

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Roger Long

Margy Natalie · Guest

Nice work!!!

Margy

Roger Long wrote:

Al Gilson · Guest

Roger Long · Guest

The reason I dropped everything and did it right then is that I wouldn't
even want to think about doing it with the windshield in. People have done
it with screwdrivers and knives bent at an angle and I imagine enough
cussing to build half an airplane. The windshield actually lands on the
edge of the vinyl overlay. Getting that edge right would be very hard. I
just started an oversize piece of Naugahyde in the middle and worked out.
Then I trimmed it with a razorblade. 3M makes a special spray contact
cement especially for gluing Naugahyde to metal in places where it will be
exposed to sun and heat.

If I had to do this with the windshield in, I would go with one of the
fiberglass units that slide in over the whole thing and have
electroluminecent lighting as well. That will cost you about$500 by the
time it's in. This job was done for under 20 bucks plus the 7 hours of my
time.

BTW the first windshield is the expensive one because all the rivets have to
be drilled out. The trim strip will be put back with screws so the next
replacement will be much cheaper. If you have a 64 plane, just tell your
A&P to take a critical look at the windshield. Then you can tell your wife,
"The IA made me do it." The view and safety will be worth it.

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Roger Long
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Michael 182 · Guest

It must be nice to have skill and talent. Nice job.

Michael

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Dennis O'Connor · Guest

Well, there is the Caribbean Nauga, a sub species that is not endangered,
but they don't make good upholstery... They hang around the resorts and
dance for the tourists, who give them drinks and cigarettes... The
combination of sun, cigarettes, and alcohol makes their hide get wrinkles
while they are still too young for upholstery... Not attractive at all...

denny

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