Hatz Biplane Association

Mark supplied me with white polybrush to maintain character from inside the cockpit.

The wings are silver polytone over polyspray (silver u/v protection). I don't know if the two products are of different formulation

Hi all,

After initial problems with importing the desired covering system we decided for the Stits Poly Fiber process, since this was available in Europe (Stits Poly Fiber agent in Belgium) and after having covered the tail feathers and 2 top wings we are more than happy having choosen this. The final paint, however, is planned to be made with PPG Delflite polyurethane in a not to glossy (not wet gloss) finish. This is a system, which is well proofen by several professional builder over here.
Also last Friday, we received our long awaited Rotec 9-cyl. radial engine with TBI carburettor. See pictures!
Best regards
Hans & Sam, H.C.#78, Switzerland

Looking good, guys! I'm jealous!

Hi Hatz friends,

Progress report: Our Hatz is fully covered, all Poly Spray applied and all metal parts primed! Next week we start final painting!

Most of you may know, that we intend to produce full size flying wires - however due to the Hatz having the priority, the building of our machine has been delayed. Hence we are in need for a set of flying wires as we are not able to make them ourselfes in time.
Is there anybody wanting to sell his set of Classic wires or might it be possible that a new group order is set up, where we could participate?

Any hints would most be appreciated!

Best regards
Hans & Sam, H.C.#78, Switzerland

Sounds like great progress! How about some pictures? I still check your website, but it doesn't look like it has been updated in quite some time.

I'm not aware of any group orders going on for the flying wires. We just completed one a little over a year ago, so I don;t know if anyone else is looking for wires right now. Feel free to start a new thread and see if you can get enough people... you need a minimum of 5 in order to get a discount and that can be a combination of CB-1 and Classic builders.

Dear Doug,

Thank you very much for your response! The forum seems to be very quiet these days!
Yes, I think we will start a new thread for a collect wire order for Steen Aerolab. We have the possibility to have the wires shipped back to Switzerland in a container trough a Swiss owned corporation located in North Carolina.
You are right about our website: it should be updated, it's overdue and will be made in the next couple of months. Yeasterday we started final color coating, will post a few pictures of completed parts a.s.p. We are very happy with the Stits system and PPG PU paint!

Best regards
Hans & Sam, H.C.#78, Switzerland