Flylight Nynja Build, Manual

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Nynja Build manual 1.0
17 Windscreen and rear windows
17.1 Windscreen
Do not allow threadlock (Loctite etc.) or other solvents to come in contact with
the Lexan as it will damage it severely.
Fitting the windscreen is best done with wings in place to ensure perfect fit.
a) Apply the supplied strips of thin self-adhesive foam strip to the top of the
curved tubes TU34 supporting the top part of the windscreen.
This will reduce noise and vibration.
b) Cut the main windscreen Lexan sheet to the drawn pattern.
Cut a little oversize at the front and sides to start with
– just in case!
Draw an accurate centreline on the protective covering film
– this will help later
to ensure everything is straight and centred.
A good tool for cutting lexan is straight tin snips as shown in the picture below.
Edges cut with tin snips should be dressed smooth with sandpaper over a
sanding block.
For more intricate curves a Dremel cutting toll can be used followed by using
the sanding drum attachment.
To trim excess from edges, a Surform tool has been found to be useful.
Figure 238 cutting the Lexan to the pattern.
c) Drill the two rear holes marked on the rear part of the Lexan.
d) Lay the Lexan over the cockpit, locating the holes in the Lexan over the two
bolts sticking up at the rear of the cockpit.
Check that you have not left the leading-edge securing pins in place, as
if you do, and they are incorrectly inserted from the front instead of their