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January 9th 06, 02:27 AM
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Covering an ultralight wing with Monokote
"Morgans" wrote in message ... "Chris Wells" wrote in message ... I was wondering about the feasability of covering a wing on an ultralight with Monokote, which is normally used on R/C aircraft. If the tensile strength is too low, could you use 2 or more layers? Damn, that would be $$$expen$ive! Also, since wing loading for models is in the ounces to a pound or two per square foot, and full scale is 10 to 15 pounds and up, I would wonder about it. Ribs work best to reduce sag on models, about 4 inches apart. I wonder about how it would sag on full size? -- Jim in NC Way back when there was a Citabria (I think) that was covered with Monokote...I think they put it over the fabric though... 
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January 9th 06, 01:47 PM
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Damn, that would be $$$expen$ive! I was thinking it wouldn't be too bad, considering I could do it myself...sails cost $1000+...
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