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HA You are right Robert a builder needs to tinker with numerous technics. Even if you build a metal, plane using fiberglass to make the insides of a baggage compartment can save some weight. There are definite advantages in every process....I'm still itching! HAHA Yep, just look at any of Van's "all metal" birds and surprise...quite a bit of fiberglass being used. Wingtips, cowling, fairings, and the new RV-10 uses fiberglass for the fuselage top as well. Just can't seem to get away from that stuff. Scratch "RobertR237" wrote in message ... Bob the KIS is a nice looking bird, darn good cruising speeds as well! Wish the sport pilot thing would allow alittle faster and heavier. I don't know if I would enjoy all the composite stuff. I learned after 20 years that I hated messing with fiberglass and such...it just ate me alive! Some people it doesn't bother, and I do feel it's a good material to build with. It just itches me absolutely to death..no matter how much I cover myself! No I won't do any body work on vettes either..I itch thinking of it! HAHA Scratch...Scratch...I din't know what you are talking about. BFG I have never had any problems with the fiberglass or the epoxies but a few people do. I really enjoy working with it because it allows a bit more builder creativity. It is not for everyone though and that is good, we need to build experience in each building method. "RobertR237" wrote in message ... Hello Gang! Just dropping a line to find out what projects people are working on in the group. Have not seen alot of aircraft talk , just rambling about Zoom etc. Even my inquiry about the Mini-Coupe became a boater talk session ! HAHA Myself I am interested in the Hummel Ultracruiser Plus, Sonex, and the Mini-Coupe. Any input on those birds would be appreciated. Also if there are any avionics techs here could you reccommend a good transponder w/altitude? Avionics is definitely my weakness! Doing the retired thing so of course I will be looking for good deals on avionics and good tips to spend my money wisely. Yeah we all know , the wisest thing is not sink money into a plane ...but heck we just can't help ourselves can we?!? I let my web site do my talking about my project. I think you will find plenty there to keep you occupied about home building a great 4-place composite aircraft for at least a few hours. Bob Reed www.kisbuild.r-a-reed-assoc.com (KIS Builders Site) KIS Cruiser in progress...Slow but steady progress.... "Ladies and Gentlemen, take my advice, pull down your pants and Slide on the Ice!" (M.A.S.H. Sidney Freedman) |
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