Avonds F15 hatch?
03-01-2003, 01:55 AM
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Hatch Fit
On mine which is not a true Avonds F-15, but an Aeroloft clone; I ended up cutting over half of the flange away in both the fuse & the hatch.
The flange in the fuse and on the hatch do not match in their respective angles, and as you try to fit the hatch flush it wedges in the fuse opening not letting it fully seat.
Some guys have went to the extent of cutting the flanges completely away and making new ones.
You're right, it is a PITA.
The flange in the fuse and on the hatch do not match in their respective angles, and as you try to fit the hatch flush it wedges in the fuse opening not letting it fully seat.
Some guys have went to the extent of cutting the flanges completely away and making new ones.
You're right, it is a PITA.
03-01-2003, 02:03 AM
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Avonds F15 hatch?
I have cut alot off the hatch already. I guess I will start cutting away the fuse flange and see if it gets better. Thanks for the tip. Rick
03-01-2003, 02:20 AM
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Cut the hatch flang off
I had to cut the hatch flange off completly. Then used balsa to make a new hatch flange. Make a frame to fit on the inside of the fuse where the hatch flange would fit. Sand the balsa to the top of the fuse. Glue the hatch to the top of the balsa frame. Glass the balsa....
