Roary m

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I recently aquired an LA-1 built with a YS 61. He was sitting sideways in a dowel rack in a garage for a period of time(I don't know how long) and there appears to be a divit on the right hand side of the fuse behind the wing where it was laying down, again sideways, as if the glass had caved in as a result of sitting in that position for so long. It's not a deep indentation, but could it possibly affect the flight integrity? Anyone have a way of checking the symmetry of the fuse from such a change, since there could be more effects(hidden) from this long term resting position. Thank you for your inputs.

Rendegade

find a laser level. It will allow you to project a straight line from nose to tail. You'll see if there's a bend in it.

As for the indent, if the fuse looks buckled it may fail.

Roary m

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Very good; I really hope it's just cosmetic, a real shame otherwise.

Rendegade

Let us know what you find.

It may be ok.

pimmnz

You might find that, especially if it is an epoxy glass fuselage, a little warming from a heat gun and a bit of gentle pressure from the inside will pop the offending dimple back with no sign of anything to show...
Evan, WB #12.

TonyF

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Roary,

Bring it out to the field and let me take a look at it. It probably can be popped out fairly easily. Or bring it to the meeting Thursday.

Tony Frackowiak

Roary m

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Will see you(Tony F) at the meeting Thurs. Will bring the ship, thank you.

chuck4816s

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I still have my LA-1 that I flew back in 91-93. I also have an LA-2 and SL-1 kit that are untouched.

Chuck Edwards