Lancair International Inc., Represented by Neico Aviation Inc., Copyright 2008 Redmond, OR 97756
Chapter 1
Page 1.1
REV. 2nd Ed./08-15-06
Introduction to the Lancair ES FastBuild Kit
ES
Chapter 1 Introduction to the Lancair ES FastBuild Kit
1.1 Introduction
The purpose of this chapter is to familiarize you with the use of this manual, the general
philosophy behind its layout, how to set up your shop and what supplies you will need. You
should also read the recommended books to familiarize yourself with glassworking if you are a
newcomer to fiberglass construction techniques.
Always refer to the
Glossary
on page G.1 for definitions of unfamiliar terms.
1.1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.1
1.2 Recommended Reading and Background Information . . . . . . 1.2
1.3 The Manuals, Blueprints and the ES CD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
1.3.A Manual Layout. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3
1.3.B Blueprints. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
1.3.C The ES CD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.4
1.4 Setting up your Shop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
1.4.A Shop Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
1.4.B Temperature Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5
1.4.C Cutting and Layup Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.6
1.4.D Making a Useful Jack Stand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.7
1.5 Shop Tools and Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
1.5.A Basic Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.8
1.5.B Specialized Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.10
1.5.C Supplies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.14
