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Since I have dented top surface wings, I've been checking for replacements. I'm not finding .014 listed with Aircraft Spruce, Wicks and several others. Yikes!

Well…I’m back. Life took over for awhile but I’m now wanting to start on a project. Really looking closely at the CA-2. I have a couple of questions. What is the approximate maximum engine weight that can be used and stay legal 103? (Assuming it was built to plans) Is there anyone out there building the CA-2 as an experimental amateur built instead of ultralight? I would love to build it as an ultralight but I am “one of those guys” that just hates the sound of a two cycle engine, it’s like fingernails on a chalkboard. Sorry, I have other hang-ups, as well.? Any other thoughts out there would be appreciated. Mark, K B’ham, AL

Hello, looking for a solution for some oversize drill outs on outer skin. 6 or 8 rivets on wing ribs were at an angle; not detectable from surface, so drill bit wandered off center. These are not huge holes, but would have an open gap. I heard of using "Oops" rivets with a larger head, but these only come in buck rivets. I'm considering punching some washers, maybe in 12 gauge. Any thoughts are welcome. Thanks, Fred

Good afternoon CA-2 Club Members! For finishing the fabric control surfaces on the CA-2, any of the modern fabric systems will work. The construction manual calls for lightweight 1.6 oz fabric as the recommended weight. I'm not sure that this weight can still be found in what we call "aircraft fabric." However, you can use Stits Poly Lite Fabric (https://www.stits.com/store/poly-lite-fabric-priced-per-linear-yard.html) which is a very light weight (1.7 Oz per Sq Yard) polyester fabric that is uncertified. This fabric is too light for a full-scale aircraft and is only recommended for scale models or ultralights. It has a very dense weave and takes only one coat of Poly Brush to fill the weave of the fabric. You will pick up a little weight per sq. yard with this fabric but the way the weave is made, it will require less "filler" to close the fabric so it should weigh less than most other fabrics when finished. You may be able to purchase lighter fabric, but remember, it is NOT the fabric that adds the weight, for the most part. it's the number of coats of paint and the kind of paint that adds weight. The Poly Lite fabric is available in 70" wide rolls. They even have an instructional video that will show you how to: Apply the Fabric Heat Shrink the Fabric Clean-up Tips Fill the Weave Stitching Detail Painting your work The video is free and may be downloaded on the stits.com website at no cost. I have watched it and found it interesting and educational. A "How to Cover an Aircraft" procedure manual can be downloaded for free from Consolidated Aircraft Coatings at https://www.conaircraft.com/download-manuals as wells as at F&M Enterprises at https://www.stits.com. You can even purchase a printed copy of the Poly-Fiber manual for $20.00 USD on the Stits site. This manual was written by Jon Goldenbaum at Poly-Fiber, Inc. The materials described in the manual for this process are sold around the world by distributors associated with Poly-Fiber. You can also use a Polyester lining fabric used in creating dresses and other items of clothing. This type of covering material has been used on many ultralights over the years. The designer of the Sky Pup used "dress lining" as his preferred covering material. The only problem with using "dress lining" is that you need to make sure that it has not been preshrunk. If it has, the heat from the iron will not get it to shrink and fit tightly over the control surfaces. Hope this information is helpful. -- Ride the Wind! Ken Adams, Jr. CA-2 Design owner

Hello, this is Fred with the ORIGINAL #0029 CA-2 plans. Thanks for the great news that I'm in good standing with ownership. My issue at this time is wing damage due to a wind storm. There is leading edge damage, plus a slew of buckling to inner braces. Looks like I'll have to remove entire upper sheet to replace bracing. My questions are- 1) Will I need cliquots to replace sheet when done? 2) Can dents be reshaped? Or must I use new sheeting? This is most concerning for leading edge. Perhaps use a patch? 3) What drill size to remove rivets? 4) There is also tail elevator damage, - I see no instructions for fabric covering. 5) Anyone have experience building a trailer for their plane? I'm putting together a Harbor Freight 4x8 trailer, adding a 4 ft section for a 12 ft frame, and welding braces to stabilize the extra length. I've had some debilitating time with Ulcerative Colitis for 3 years, and am improved enough to get this project going again. Hoping someone will have some answers, thanks, Fred Dixon

I received my plans last week and have enjoyed going over them. I see pictures of the CA-2 that Delmar Preston built with the 1/2 VW and no N number. I am confused on whether it is possible to build the CA-2 as an ultralight using the 1/2 VW. Any insight would be appreciated. Mark

Hey Ken, question about the CA-2. I remember that Morry had said that the wing skins, the fuselage skins could all be .016 6061T6. Is that still the case?

Dave, Good to see you join the group! I look forward to hearing from you. -- Ride the Wind! Ken Adams, Jr. CA-2 Design Owner

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Good Evening CA-2 Club Members! There is a CA-2 for sale on www.barnstormers.com, take a look: CA-2 ULTRALIGHT AIRPLANE ? $4,500 ? FOR SALE ? New build part 103,all aluminum ultralight, Kawasaki 440,needs rudder pedals and fuel tank installed ? Contact David Mack , Owner - located Zephyrhills, FL United States ? Telephone: 813-997-3315 ? Posted March 26, 2022 ? Show all Ads posted by this Advertiser ? Recommend This Ad to a Friend ? Email Advertiser ? Save to Watchlist ? Report This Ad -- Ride the Wind! Ken Adams, Jr. CA-2 Design owner

Good Morning CA-2 Club Members! If you are an EAA member, I would like to recommend taking a look at the Hints for Homebuilders (www.eaa.org/videos/hints-for-homebuilders) videos that have been made available by EAA. This is a great source of knowledge and information that we have available to us as members of this great organization. There is an excellent series on "Sheet Metal" which our members may find to be very beneficial with building the CA-2. I copied the list of videos from the web page and have them displayed below. Just to make sure we understand, these videos are not about the CA-2, but building ultralight and experimental aircraft in general. I hope you find this information helpful. -- Ride the Wind! Ken Adams, Jr. CA-2 Design owner

Does anyone have a rib jig they are done with and willing to let go? In the alternative, pictures of a rib jig? The instructions are confusing me.

This project is going to take a while. I live in a condo. I need to find a place to do the work. I'm thinking about getting a generator and renting a larger storage unit. I can put the stuff I have in my current unit and still have room for the build. That will help keep the costs down. Not every storage place will allow me to do that though. As I look to the future, I'm wondering about an engine. I really like the economy of a 1/2 VW as well as the sound, but I worry about making Part 103 weight. 2-strokes are the alternative, even with the reduction gear they will still weigh less than the VW but they will burn more fuel. Cost for a new one is not much cheaper than the VW. Props take time. I welcome input here. I know I'll need some hand tools, a sheet metal brake and a rivet gun. I'll need an air compressor to run that. A bandsaw and a grinding wheel as well as a sander. I can watch Craigslist for some used stuff. If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to speak up!