My painter is pushing hard to glue felt onto the leading edges of my Pitts S1S wings before covering. The sheeting sags just a fraction between the ribs and the felt is supposed to even this out.
Anyone have experience with this method?
Thanks!
Dave
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My painter is pushing hard to glue felt onto the leading edges of my Pitts S1S wings before covering. The sheeting sags just a fraction between the ribs and the felt is supposed to even this out.
Anyone have experience with this method?
Thanks!
Dave
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