Help fixing glider please

Leebert · 21-04-2009, 10:05

Hi all
I recently took up slope soaring as a slightly more relaxing way to fly. I started off with an Easy Glider and more recently got myself an Aldij which I really love.
Unfortunately, a newbie error has left the poor Aldij in a bit of a state and I am looking at my first repair Sad

Trouble is, I am not sure how to go about repairing the fus and wings. I have had a look around but I cant find anything much of a guide to fixing gliders on the web.
Can anyone offer any assistance please? I dont want to start and make a mess of it.
Many thanks
Lee

Mudlark · 21-04-2009, 11:37

photos required. what is it made of?

Dave

Leebert · 21-04-2009, 18:35

It's a glass glider but I think the wing is carbon covered.
There are some photos here...
http://www.rcmf.co.uk/gallery/index.php?cat=17156
Thanks
Lee

***David*** · 21-04-2009, 20:33

Lee that link doesnt seem to work

Glass and Carbon, gee's you couldnt of picked worse materials to try and repair without experiance.

Leebert · 22-04-2009, 20:01

I had a chance for a closer look this evening...

So far:
Wing centre:
Damage to wing joiner tubes.
Above has deformed wing surface in 3 out of 4 locations.
Flap surface damaged at one end surface lifted off.

RH wing:
Crease about 6 from tip. Wing reasonably straight.
Joiner tubes look okay.
Aileron has 2 minor creases.

LH Wing:
Joiner tube appears bent (can't get remains of joiner out). Wing surface lifted.
Crease about 6 from tip.
Leading edge split (from tube moving in wing).
Aileron creased about 3 or 4 in from tip.

V tail:
Both wings minor damage. Chip in one. Slight crease in other.
Damage where control arms went in on both rudder-vators.

Fuse:
Various cracks near leading and trailing edge of wing.

That's quite a list!

Not sure what to d with the creases in the wings and control surfaces...? Any thoughts?

Cheers
Lee

***David*** · 22-04-2009, 21:36

I think nobody wants to tell you the bad news... and neither do I

1958steveflying · 22-04-2009, 22:20

I don't mind !.... black bin bag.

Steve

Leebert · 23-04-2009, 12:19

I disagree.
Not gonna give up on the Aldi yet. It is gonna take me a while though Smile

Cheers,
Lee

1958steveflying · 23-04-2009, 14:50

Quote:Originally posted by Leebert

I disagree.
Not gonna give up on the Aldi yet. It is gonna take me a while though
Cheers,
Lee

Good to hear Lee.... Keep the repairs light and straight and it will likely fly as good as new.

Steve

feefo · 11-05-2009, 20:37

Quote:Originally posted by 1958steveflying

I don't mind !.... black bin bag.

Steve

You're all heart....LOL

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