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Basic Composites Course (part 2) for homebuilders and general interest.
THIS COURSE HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
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The Instructor is Ray Tolhurst from Composite Aero based at Camden Airport.
COURSE CONTENT
This course will cover fiberglassing in finer detail and includes vacuum bagging
* Revision exercise from Intro to Composites Course (part 1).
* Precise handling and weighing of resin.
* Hand layup of a flat mould with polyester, CSM and cloth, with attention to light weight.
* Talk about safety and materials handling regarding epoxies.
* Layup a pre-gelcoated mould with epoxy, multiple layers of cloth and peel ply, with attention on proper weighing out of resin and light weight.
* Watch a demonstration of vacuum bagging a part with epoxy, cloth and PVC foam. Use of peel ply, perforated film, absorbent material, different vacuum ports, vac tape, etc.
* Discussion of "caull plates", finding and fixing leaking vacuum, etc.
* Teams of two to layup own epoxy/vacuum laminate.
GOT QUESTIONS?
If you have any questions or suggestions as to specific areas you'd like covered then please let me know via the Contact Us page.
WHERE
The course will be held on the premise of "Composite Aero" at Camden Aerodrome.
The first hangar in front of you when driving into Camden Airport
WHEN
Saturday, 23th May 2009 (updated)
Start time 9am (plan to arrive 15 minutes early)
Finish around 4pm
Attendance (8 people maximum).
COST
SAAA full members $125
Non-SAAA members $180
Online credit card payment incurs a small surcharge: SAAA Members $128.30, Non-members $185.
(does not include lunch, to keep costs low. Food is available at the local shopping center.)
WHO
Anyone with an interest in learning about general & homebuilt aircraft composite repairs and construction.
WHAT TO BRING
Feel free to bring a sample of your own work if there is something in particular you've been unable to finish, the instructor will help you on this. The finishing of a composite/fibreglass part eg. filling of pin holes, will be covered in the course and within reason you will be able to work on your own parts if you choose to.
SAFETY GEAR
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You should bring the following safety gear:
- Goggles or Safety Spectacles
- Work clothes - comfy casual work gear (expect stains)
- Hearing muffs or ear plugs
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We supply the following safety gear:
- Dust Masks
- Gloves
- Barrier Cream (to be worn under your gloves).
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Please forward this page to anyone else you know that may be interested in attending.
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confidence, understanding, and basic skills needed to construct / fly
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