Dean Gearhart Posted May 4, 2009 Share Posted May 4, 2009 I am new to the canard zone. I am considering upgrading from my piper to a canard design. I have alot to learn before I will feel confident in making a purchase. I'm concerned about the durability and the longevity of a composite structure. In the event that the a/c can't be hangered and will spend a considerable amount of time exposed to the elements, especially direct sun exposure, what, if any problems have been encountered? Do I need to be concerned about this? Dean Gearhart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longez360 Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 Dean, what environmental conditions will the aircraft be subject to operationally and when not in use? Quote Cheers, Wayne Blackler IO-360 Long EZ VH-WEZ (N360WZ) Melbourne, AUSTRALIA http://v2.ez.org/feature/F0411-1/F0411-1.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Zeitlin Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 ...what if any problems have been encountered?None. Do I need to be concerned about this?Not if the plane's painted, no. Quote Marc J. Zeitlin Burnside Aerospace marc_zeitlin@alum.mit.edu www.cozybuilders.org copyright © 2024 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErlendM Posted May 5, 2009 Share Posted May 5, 2009 I'm concerned about the durability and the longevity of a composite structure. In the event that the a/c can't be hangered and will spend a considerable amount of time exposed to the elements, especially direct sun exposure, what, if any problems have been encountered? Do I need to be concerned about this? Dean, think about all the composite-built boats you see around in the harbours... No reason to worry! Quote Erlend Moen Norway Cozy MK IV #1556 - Chapter 16http://cozy.ljosnes.no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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