Introduction to aeronautical woodwork

Introduction to aeronautical carpentry

Federation news17 January 20232 min read

News item of 17 January 2023. Last updated on 20 January 2023: some information may have changed. Latest news

As part of the development of the Technical Division, through the Club Life Division, carpentry courses are on offer to you in the first half of 2022. The aim is to acquire the basics of aeronautical carpentry by working on your own building or restoration project. No prior skills are required to take part in this course. The points worked on during the week will be making or repairing parts on jigs, flat and in three dimensions.

The course lasts 5 days, from Monday afternoon to Friday noon, and is open to 2 people per session.

Programme

Building course

Transferring the dimensions of a plan onto a support in order to build an assembly jig
Making a flat jig and a part of the trainee’s choice
Making a complex jig for assembling a part in three dimensions
Hot-wire cutting, gluing with different adhesives

You are advised to bring the plans of your aircraft so that you can make the parts you would like help with.

Restoration course

Diagnose and repair a damaged part so that it can be reused on your aircraft

Further information

Equipment provided for trainees : small hand tools - band saw - lapidary sander

Materials : Materials can be supplied by the association or brought by the trainees. Materials supplied by the association are charged to the trainees.

Clothing : You are advised to bring an overall or work suit. Latex gloves and dust masks are available.

Tailor-made courses possible : build, with guidance, parts intended for the trainee's own aircraft. The date and length of these courses are agreed between the association and the trainee.

Accommodation / meals : A studio for two people is available to trainees, or a hotel. Evening meals are paid for by the trainees. A fully equipped kitchen allows them to prepare these meals at the course venue. Motorhome pitches are available in the village.

Hours : 9:00–12:00 and 14:00–18:00.

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