Exact replicas of fabric can always be had and if not already burn tested, they can be treated. You also need to check to see what tests are applicable to your type. Lastly, in any competition, paint and interior updates are always acceptable. Syd has some fabulous aluminum colored paint on his. ;-)
----- Original Message ----- From: Syd Cohen Cc: [email protected] Sent: Monday, March 23, 2009 7:56 AM Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Re: Interiors faa regs Sure, Ed, that's just what I want to do. Burn to death in my airplane because I really wanted it to be authentic. Actually, so far my restoration has won 14 awards at various air shows such as Oshkosh, Sun N Fun and Blakesburg. I think that's enough proof of authenticity. Sorry for the sarcasm, but I think that the federal regs actually make sense sometimes. Syd On Mar 23, 2009, at 7:26 AM, [email protected] wrote: Keep in mind when Ercoups were built the fabrics chosen were not subject to the any strict regulations of fire retardant materials. It's a fact that most aircraft manufacturers of that period used automobile type materials. The true antique restorer will go to great lengths to get the exact fabric that was used when the aeroplane was built. I do know for a fact that much of the upholstery on these classics were accomplished by (non aviation) custom upholstery shops specializing in classic car interiors. , Etc. How this effects the (antique) Ercoupes is beyond my knowledge. Now the ball is in your court. Prof. Ed ************** Feeling the pinch at the grocer! y store? Make dinner for $10 or less. (http://food.aol.com/frugal-feasts?ncid=emlcntusfood00000001)
