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I guess this section is OK for a windshield question?
I've been very weight conscious throughout the entire build process of my plane (ultralight). The windhshield is basically a upside-down "U" frame with plexiglas/polycarbonate wrapped around the frame and sloping forward to the top of the fuselage. There's really no material called out in the plans for the windshield itself. I had been thinking of .060" (or is it .063"?) polycarbonate (Lexan), but have thought more weight could be saved by possibly using .030". Now, keep in mind this is a 55-60 MPH cruise, open cockpit ultralight. I have considered forming a .016" aluminum curved fairing/flange to make the attachment and transition from the fuselage top to the windshield. Is .030" polycarbonate just asking for problems, or, with proper mounting at the fuselage and onto the frame, might it work OK?
I'll look forward to input.
Lynn
I've been very weight conscious throughout the entire build process of my plane (ultralight). The windhshield is basically a upside-down "U" frame with plexiglas/polycarbonate wrapped around the frame and sloping forward to the top of the fuselage. There's really no material called out in the plans for the windshield itself. I had been thinking of .060" (or is it .063"?) polycarbonate (Lexan), but have thought more weight could be saved by possibly using .030". Now, keep in mind this is a 55-60 MPH cruise, open cockpit ultralight. I have considered forming a .016" aluminum curved fairing/flange to make the attachment and transition from the fuselage top to the windshield. Is .030" polycarbonate just asking for problems, or, with proper mounting at the fuselage and onto the frame, might it work OK?
I'll look forward to input.
Lynn
