The Decorators Team Fliers

Felix Mottram

Revolution 'RSS' Sails

Additional link elements.

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As at 19th Septemeber 2023 a sail was secured and a plan drawn based on the production model illustrated on the company web site.
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A folding template was prepared and used to make 8 drawings on one side of the white ripstop and 8 on the reverse side.
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Templates were prepared for cutting the tape elements, 21st September 2023.
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Left and right handed sets of tape elements were cut and the reversed ripstop was inverted and re-secured ready for the setting of reinforcing line and placing the tape elements.
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First set laid out ready for sewing.
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Sanity check before laying out further reinforcing lines and sewing.
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Set of eight now sewn, 26th September.
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Core lines placed for final eight.
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Final eight taped 27th September.
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All sewn ready to apply to the sails.
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First element lined up ready for adhesive film application prior to sewing.
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First four sails tacked with adhesive film ready for sewing, 28th September.
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Four sails completed 29th September.
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Remaining four sails completed 1st October.
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Flight test yellow right, black left. Blackheath 5th November 2023.
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Flight test blue right, black left. Blackheath 5th November 2023.
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Site Updated May 2026 Felix Mottram