That’s what I used, and was very happy with the looks. -- Bulent Aliev Enginegear ph +1 954.557.1019 fax +1 386.957.4473 Bulent@... www.enginegearonline.com

Thank you for that tip Buly... I didn't know that, and I'll remember it. How long till we remove the tape? 15 minutes? Thanks! Andrew Anunson

I was planning to use vinyl for my numbers and graphics.... any recommendations for or against vinyl numbers / graphics? Thanks, Andrew Anunson

Seems like vinyl would be the best rout for numbers. GM

I had a similar problem painting the numbers on the Varieze. I initially used a single stage paint. The paint was thick and when it started to cure, it pulled a sloppy swoopy mess along the edges of

It sounds as a common sense thing, but my hangar mate years back, took his plane to a professional plane painting outfit. Had it done and after drying for few days he brought his CZ back. I could not

You should have used a blue paint gun. Izzy

I recently painted my LongEZ , the third one I've painted and it's a really big deal. The actual spraying takes less than 8 hours, the prep hundreds. I wouldn't do it for less than 20 K. The only way

How did the guy balance the controls exactly? How much weight was added to the plane? Did you get a before and after weight? How long should the paint cure before it can return to service? Some paints

Control surface balance. Too much paint can make them TE heavy.

Make sure the static ports are not painted shut. -- Bulent Aliev Enginegear ph +1 954.557.1019 fax +1 386.957.4473 Bulent@... www.enginegearonline.com

On the recommendations from a few folks on this list, I just had my Berkut painted at Kracon in Lincoln, CA. They completed the job only a couple of days past the two weeks promised, which seems

Hi Terry I would like a copy of the searchable index, please. I know 2 guys that may join; I will ask them. Bruce Hughes

Sure, I'll take the searchable index. Painting's all done, might get it back to the airport next weekend. Wide loads can't cross the bridge here so have to make a 50 mile trip to The Dalles and back.

Please check, I should be good till ? Later this year?? Thanks, Patrick Nerger

I took the July issue of the CSA Newsletter to the post office today. I am still saving copies for those who have not renewed. E-mail me if you want the new searchable index of back issues. Terry

Well said, Dale. --

I’m just a pilot and not a builder, so I rely on the brain trust here for diligence. That’s the best I think I can do to be careful about sourcing. Thank you to you all for contributing.

Exactly what Dale said! Ryz

First of all, hows does the A&P “Think” he will balance the control surfaces? Here is a perfect example why no A&P should ever touch an aircraft that he/she does not fully understand. The A&P is