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.

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.

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

Let us know what you find.

It may be ok.

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.

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

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

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