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Keel needed, for Atos-B

Posted: Thu, Jun 24 2021, 09:17:09 am
by BilleFly
A pilot attempted a light wind launch at Regionals, (secondary lower launch
for CSS, in San Bernardino) and didn't run hard enough, for the conditions ; he
crashed the Atos-B glider,into some large bushes, and it was given to me.

I removed the D-tubes, and they both look Great, (felt every sq/inch, for soft
spots) . I found a few small abrasions, that are easily fixed on the sail ; a new
tail , and tail mount have bin found.
Most of the damage was to the keel and down-tubes. I found a set of down-tubes ;
all I need , to put this glider, back in the air, is a stock keel,
if anyone has one in their parts barn ?

The keel
that was broken, was modified with with carbon tubing, and the guy did a
bad job, with no fiberglass between the aluminum and carbon to address
that dissimilar metals thing ; also the splice between the stock aluminum
to carbon tubing, was not long enough. I do Not wanna fix his lousy work
and would rather replace the keel with a stock one.

Thanks : Bille

Re: Keel needed, for Atos-B

Posted: Fri, Jun 25 2021, 08:16:43 am
by Martin
Bille,

That is one "funky" keel.... well I doubt it will work, Post a reference measurement, nose plate to the ctr of the sail attachment pin. I have a good VS keel hidden away will see if its the same (tho I suspect the pin placement will be shorter than the N/C).

Martin

Re: Keel needed, for Atos-B

Posted: Fri, Jun 25 2021, 10:07:20 am
by Aeropilot
Hi Bille.

Did you decide if it was worth the effort to modify the slightly different length (N model??) keel that I sent you photos of, as a workable solution for this ATOS B project?

LMK,

Clark

Re: Keel needed, for Atos-B

Posted: Tue, Jun 29 2021, 08:23:44 am
by Martin
Billie, Just a FYI, my VS Keel, measured from the bottom front of the nose plate to center of the release pin in on sail bracket, 84.5cm.

Martin

Re: Keel needed, for Atos-B

Posted: Mon, Jul 12 2021, 11:26:57 am
by BilleFly
Thanks for your responses Guys ; I will Pm you !! :D

Bille