Construction Ideas and Tips

This page includes the many tips and ideas that have accumulated from experienced Hatz builders from all over the world. Somewhere on this page is an idea that will help you in your project.

If you have any tips that you'd like to pass on, email me at admin@weebeastie.com.

NOTE: Picture and article links are underlined. Just click on them to see the picture or read the article. Use your BACK button to return.

REFERENCES:

  • Notice of Validation: MIL-DTL-6070C Military Specification - Plywood and Veneer
    (11 Dec. 2002) in PDF format
  • Detail Specification - Plywood and Veneer, Aircraft Flat Panel - MIL-DTL-6070C
    (24 Feb. 1997) in PDF format
  • Military Specification - Plywood and Veneer, Aircraft Flat Panel - MIL-P-6070B
    (22 Oct. 1968) in PDF format
  • Acceptable Methods, Techniques, and Practices --- Aircraft Inspection and Repair
    AC 43.13-1B (Change 1) in PDF format (FAA Website)

    • (many thanks to Isaac Moore!)

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    HATZ CB-1 PLANS INDEX:

    Just the thing to keep from constantly thumbing through the plans, looking for whatever it is you're looking for. This is downloadable as a text (.txt) file so you can load it into your word processor of choice.

    Download Hatz CB-1 Plans Index
    (3Kb, .txt)

    Courtesy of Jack Lundquist Hatz project SN#111, Las Vegas, Nevada

    FROM RANDY BROOKS:
    You can contact Randy for questions/comments
    in the Hatz Forum or at     EAA857@aol.com

  • Procedure to calculate Center of Gravity Range
  • Sketch of an improved interplane strut construction. This is the same method used on the struts for the Bratz. (This is a jpeg picture)
  • The Crosswind Landing

    • CANOPY INSTALLATION:

  • Peter Eisser shows that you can indeed install a canopy on a Hatz!

    • WOOD/WINGS:

  • A WARNING ABOUT THOSE FULL-SIZE RIB TEMPLATES!!
  • A LASER-CUT HATZ TAPERWING?
  • HI-TECH WING RIB JIG
  • RIB LOAD TESTING
  • Here's a reprint of a terrific article on the strength and proper use of T-88 epoxy. Courtesy, EAA Experimenter magazine
  • SILVER PENCILS

    • FUSELAGE:

  • CUTTING, BENDING, GRINDING
  • TOP LONGERON SIZE
  • NICO-PRESS SLEEVES
  • BENDING IN FUSELAGE SIDES
  • HATZ WELDING HELP
  • LINSEED OIL TIPS
  • LOFTING TURTLEDECK FORMERS
  • ADJUSTABLE STAB MOUNTING


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