Fabric Covering
Signature Course
Fabric Covering is just one of a family of workshops presented EAA. It is an intensive course on general fabric-covering techniques using the Poly-Fiber process, as well as other processes that will be covered in general form. The course begins with a discussion of safety issues and general fabric covering. It is designed to present the methods of covering in discussion form, followed immediately by hands-on, practical experience for each step. Students will cover a wing surface from the preparation stage all the way through the completion of spraying on colors. The course concludes with a repair of the just-completed wing surface.
After two days, you will have the confidence and skills necessary to cover your airplane. And because the majority of the course is hands-on experience, you make your mistakes on our practice project, not on your airplane! You will receive an informative workbook and a diploma to proudly display.
Fabric covering can be the most satisfying experience of a building or restoring project. This course will save you thousands of dollars in labor costs compared to having someone cover your airplane.
SportAir Workshops are sponsored by Aircraft Spruce & Specialty and Poly Fiber Aircraft Coatings. Aircraft Spruce & Specialty offers special discounts to EAA SportAir participants; at the conclusion of the program, you will receive a special discount order form good for purchases of materials, supplies, tools and accessories from Aircraft Spruce & Specialty.
Your Instructor
Nathan Hammond was born into the aviation, with his first flight at 2 weeks old on his mother’s lap. Raised in up-state New York, the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome Museum was his childhood playground and a major influence from day one. Soloing as a teenager, Nathan now has over 7,000 hours of flight experience, as well as holding A&P and IA mechanics certificates.
Over the years, Nathan has built and restored just about every style of fabric-covered aircraft in existence. Following the family legacy that began at the Aerodrome, Nathan continues to fly, maintain, and restore the museum’s collection of early pioneer and World War I aircraft. He passes on his extensive skills through the EAA® SportAir® Workshop program.
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“Extremely educational! Nate was very informative about all levels of fabric knowledge. I had zero knowledge of fabric covering and feel I now know all the fundamentals.” — John
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“Fantastic class! Amazing instruction! I’m a non-pilot and learned so much during this class.”
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“I thought it was a great class. Nate did a good job and could relate to real-life scenarios. I would take another workshop provided by EAA if the opportunity arises.”