"Robert Loer" wrote in message
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Can not possibly afford a hanger and can not find a shelter so my plane
will have to sit out. Is a fabric covered plane an absolute no-no? What
can be done?
Historically, this was quite common, and fabric covered airplanes sat
outside in all climates for more than half of the time that aviation has
existed. However; periodic inspections of the structure, in the course of
recovering the aircraft, are much more critical to safety when the aircraft
is stored outside. Also, the drain holes become much more important and you
almost certainly won't get the benefit of the newer and longer lasting
fabrics and finishes.

Your best sources of information for good and safe schedules and procedures
will be, in no particular order:
1) An old, or second generation, mechanic.
2) Type clubs for aircraft with similar construction.
3) EAA
4) Owners at smaller airports where hangars are less common.

I hope this helps.
Peter