F.L. Whiteley wrote:

damaged?

According to Greg Cole, it's not a problem. He went into a bit of detail
with me a few months ago, but I don't remember them well enough to pass
it on. Wet layup repairs can be made up to a point, as I recall. Of
course, the factory should be contacted first for the proper methods.
Every composite component is laid up in a mold and assemblies are done
in jigs, so you could buy replacement parts, even a wing, and have it fit.

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That's partly the point, Eric.

"Ring, ring, I've dinged my wing."
"No problem, we have a new wing, what color?"
"Ka-ching!"

Well, trash a wing on a German glider, and try to buy a replacement from
the factory. I wasn't suggesting you have to replace a "dinged" wing,
as they are easily (according to Greg) repaired. Perhaps I wasn't clear,
so let's try again: not everything can be repaired, or the repair is so
involved, it's better/cheaper to replace it (broken spars often fall in
this category). If so, you aren't out of luck, because you can buy a
replacement.

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Eric Greenwell
Washington State
USA