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Are LAK's the only gliders which can be modified?

Ramy

I'm guessing here to give you a quick response but I'll check with the
factory before being specific.

I would think that any glider with a circular cross section where the nose
is cut off for the installation would be a good candidate for a FES
installation. Without a circular cross section, the fuselage could be
reshaped in that area, but I wouldn't consider that an elegant solution.

I would also guess that the factory currently has only done this
installation on the LAK-17a and -17b and so only has installation data and
experience for those models.

What glider do you have?


"Ramy" wrote in message
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Are LAK's the only gliders which can be modified?

Ramy

Regarding a certificated aircraft, I can only suggest that you talk with
your FSDO and the glider's manufacturer. I would think this modification
could be done with a FAA Form 337, but I'd be very careful to make sure the
manufacturer will approve the modification and the FAA will allow it.


"Dan Marotta" wrote in message
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I'm guessing here to give you a quick response but I'll check with the
factory before being specific.

I would think that any glider with a circular cross section where the nose
is cut off for the installation would be a good candidate for a FES
installation. Without a circular cross section, the fuselage could be
reshaped in that area, but I wouldn't consider that an elegant solution.

I would also guess that the factory currently has only done this
installation on the LAK-17a and -17b and so only has installation data and
experience for those models.

What glider do you have?


"Ramy" wrote in message
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Are LAK's the only gliders which can be modified?

Ramy