"Morgans" wrote in message
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I don't normally top post, but there is such a mess, here....

Com'on guys! Think his through. Big problems.

# 1 problem. If you make a copy of a 150, don't you think Cessna is going
to have something to say to you, via a lawyer? I do. The 150 is their
design. You can't just copy it!

I did not say copy it I said use the fuselage as a template of course it
would be changed a bit from the original design for 1 it would be composit
not aluminum and the models I listed were an example. I see people are
making piper supercub's dose piper have a problem with it?


#2 problem. I quote: "if you plan on using the base airframe of a
certified
plane already , instead of building your framework from skratch, which is
how I read your post....

What? This isn't a 52 Ford. You don't use the frame, and put a shell on
it. You can't take away the frame, and still use it. The body is the
frame. If you take it away, you ARE starting from "skratch".

Why would you want to copy a 150? Boxy, ugly, no provisions for mounting
to
stuff, probably, no angels and tapers from popping it out of the mold.
The
problems are too numerous to mention them all.

I just used them airplane model #'s for an example this is all hypothetical
at the moment just an idea that my friend brought up to me thought I'd see
what you all thought. All I can say is this guy makes some nice custom car
body's/tubs and ahs a nice shop and offering to do it for cost of materials.

--
Jim in NC


"W P Dixon" wrote in message
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Well I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong, but if you plan on
using the base airframe of a certified plane already , instead of
building
your framework from skratch, which is how I read your post.... You will
need
to get approval from the FAA . As a general rule on a certified aircraft
only certified parts may be used. Now if you build the entire plane from
the
ground up as an experimental like the man said "HAVE A BALL!"
" jls" wrote in message
. ..

"NW_PILOT" wrote in message
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Hello, everyone a friend of mine own's Fiberglass and Carbon Fiber
molding
business (He makes hoods, doors, fenders & tubs for cars). I was
wondering
if anyone has ever used a Cessna 150, 172 or 182 fuselage as a
template
for
the making of a Carbon Fiber fuselage?

Well, yeah, you could use it as a plug but who would want to?

I have few questions! Since it will not be a kit what kind of info
would
have to be provided to the FAA to be able to get such a thing
approved
for
a
homebuilt experimental aircraft project?


Thanks In Advance

Have at it. No approval necessary except when you apply for your
homebuilt
c of a. It's not like you're getting it certified. Make sure you
use
a
good set of 150 (or 172) l. g. including nosewheel strut because that
stuff
is damn strong.






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