23-10-2024, 01:57 PM
I made my Ulster cockpit sides out of 4mm birch ply, covered with black leathercloth. They were clamped at the top edge by the rubber cockpit edging and the three securing clips. That was all. Due to the curvature of the body sides and the springiness of the birch ply, the panels stayed in place and no additional fixings were required. I am amazed how many Ulster reps do not have these panels, they take no more than a couple of hours to make and fit, and it is surprising how much strength they add to the cockpit sides, whilst weighing very little. They make the side cutaways much more resistant to damage caused by your feet as you clamber aboard. I will resist the temptation to mention getting ones legover!