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The following steps are presented and accomplished: 1. Surface Preparation 2. Installation and securing fabric including use of fabric cements. 3. Shrinking the fabric which also includes proper iron selection and calibration along with precautions necessary to insure proper tautness. 4. Application of the first chemical coat and the importance of bonding to the fabric for subsequent coats. 5. A detailed discussion follows on attaching the fabric to the wing ribs using the various methods including rivets, fabric clips, pop rivets, and actual instruction in rib lacing techniques. You become proficient in tying the modified seine knot used for this step. 6. Upon completion of the rib lacing, the surface is "dressed" placing on all finishing tapes, drain grommets, inspection rings, etc.. 7. The surface is then ready to spray. Spraying techniques are discussed along with required coats, etc. Where we have the appropriate facilities and weather, a High Volume Low Pressure spray system is used and you actually practice spraying the surface. 8. The course is concluded with a repair of the just completed aileron. At the completion of the two days you will have the confidence and skills necessary to cover your airplane. The majority of the course is hands on practical experience. You make your mistakes on our aileron not on your airplane.
Student Comments from Course Evaluations: “Completely enjoyed workshop! Very informative.” Michael L. from Rhode Island “Was an excellent, enlightening class. Very helpful.” Michael W. from Connecticut “Had a Blast” Scott L. from Massachusetts “Instructor had great tips and advice and was very knowledgeable.” Robert K. from Wyoming “Outstanding workshop & instructor…I would recommend this to anyone!!!” Art H. from Colorado “Very much enjoyed the class. The instructor made the class very enjoyable and much easier to absorb the information. Being new to the sport, this class has just opened a world of enjoyment possibilities.” Tammy G. from CA “Very interesting and enjoyable class. Feeling very comfortable about covering my kit!” Jim C. from CA “This was an outstanding class. I feel a lot more confident about covering my project.” Rick J. from CA “Very well done. I certainly feel grounded in the process….not an expert by any means, but I would not be hesitant to repair or recover. Thanks for offering this program.” Curtis S. from CA “Loved the whole thing.” Roland W. from CA “Lynn (the instructor) did an excellent job! She made the process seem so doable. Le’Shea G. from Texas “Great instructor & terrific hands on experience” Sid C. from Texas “Outstanding. I’m ready to go after my project now.” Bernie O. from Texas “Wonderful experience. The instructor was very patient and highly skilled.” Fred B. from Texas “Lynn’s knowledge of the subject & her enthusiasm is phenomenal. Most enjoyable.” Marshall R. from Texas “Great Class – Lynn was an excellent instructor. Very personable and knowledgeable. Great experience.” Ed B. from Texas “Great teacher and fun learning with her.” Bill M. from Texas “Very enjoyable; learned a lot; excellent instructors; will recommend it to anyone interested in this subject.” David L. from Minnesota “Excellent Workshop – Excellent instructors.” Steven C. from Minnesota “Thank you very much! Had a lot of fun, very nice people.” Jeff S. from Minnesota “Excellent workshop – a lot of fun.” Richard P. from Minnesota “Superb presentation. Really appreciate having an experienced, hand on instructor. Lynn (the instructor) really knows the subject AND how to teach it”. Robert S. from New York “One of the best instructors in the aviation maintenance business.” Michael H. from Virginia “Instructor very knowledgeable. Made class enjoyable and material presented was easy to understand.” Frank Z. from New York “Outstanding presentation. Hands on, especially rib stitching, was invaluable.” Name withheld “The course was very helpful and informative. It provided information that would make my project look better. I will recommend this class to other people with an interest in aircraft.” Burton S. from Massachusetts “Excellent experience; great instructor. Confidence inspiring session” Steve S. from New York “Excellent instructors. Really enjoyed the course.” Doug R. from Canada “Outstanding & interactive. Loved it! Thanks” Sue W. from Pennsylvania “The class was very informative and was delivered in a light hearted manner which made learning easy!” Chuck P. from Michigan “An enjoyable learning experience” Drury W. from West Virginia “I was very apprehensive about the covering phase. Now I have confidence that I can do a good (or better!) job and am actually looking forward to it!” Roy M. from California “Enjoyed the workshop, fun experience! Tom M. from California “Excellent instructor! Knowledgeable & personable.” Rick W. from California “This workshop equipped me with the knowledge and hands on opportunities to feel comfortable teaming up with my husband to cover his plane. It took the mystery out of it – lots of it is similar to what I’ve already done lots of – sewing, painting and wall covering” Name withheld “Outstanding Instructor” Allan M. from California “Great Instructor – Brian (the instructor) was great at helping everyone with tips & instructions for their individual kits/projects” Name withheld “Great course; makes me anxious to get started covering my own project!” Matthew S. from Colorado “This is an excellent class in an excellent location – I would recommend the class to anyone interested in aircraft.” Lon M. from Montana
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