Fabric Covering & Painting Workshop Description

The Fabric Covering & Painting Workshop is an intensive 3-day course on general fabric covering techniques using the Stewart Systems Procedures.

The course begins promptly at 0830 with a discussion of safety issues and general fabric covering. The course is designed to present the methods of covering in discussion form followed immediately by practical hands-on experience for each step. The students actually cover a control surface from the preparation stage all the way through the completion of spraying on color.

The following steps are presented and accomplished:

1. Surface preparation

2. Installation and securing of fabric with EkoBond fabric cement

3. Shrinking the fabric including proper iron selection and calibration along with precautions necessary to insure proper tautness

4. A detailed discussion follows on attaching the fabric to the wing ribs using the various methods including rivets, fabric clips, pop rivets, and actual instruction in rib lacing techniques. You become proficient in tying the modified seine knot used for this step.

5. Upon completion of the rib lacing, the surface is "dressed" placing on all finishing tapes, drain grommets, inspection rings, etc.

6. Application of the EkoFill Ultraviolet Block/Filler and the importance of bonding to the fabric for subsequent coats.

7. The surface is then ready to spray. Spraying techniques are discussed along with required coats, etc. A High Volume Low Pressure spray system is used and you actually practice spraying on the EkoFill and EkoPoly topcoat.

8. The course is concluded with a repair of the just completed control surface. By the completion of the 3 days you will have the confidence and skills necessary to cover your airplane. The majority of the course is hands on practical experience. You make your mistakes on our practice control surface not on your airplane.

You will receive an informative workbook and a diploma to display proudly. Fabric covering can be the most satisfying experience of building or restoring your project. This course will save you literally thousands of dollars in labour costs compared to having someone cover your airplane.

The course size is limited to providing 1 instructor for 10 students.

CANCELLATION POLICY

Stewart Systems workshops are specialized courses with limited attendance to enhance your learning experience. If you are unable to attend, a full refund is provided if you cancel 7 calendar days or more prior to a workshop. A $100.00 cancellation fee will be imposed if you cancel within 7 calendar days of the workshop. A “no show,” without notice will be charged the full workshop fee.

To enquire about our other Aircraft Services please contact us at:

Western Aviation Services Ltd.
#309, 5980 - 2nd St.
Grand Forks, BC, Canada
V0H 1H4

Toll Free: 1-866-678-1234
Phone: (250) 442-8616
Fax: (250) 442-8616
Email: info@westernaviation.bc.ca