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sleeperrx7

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Hi, I'm new here. I am a low time private pilot. I have around 145 hours. I witnessed a homebuilt gyro copter at my airport make a couple of test flights and I'm hooked. The thought of building my own aircraft is taking over my thoughts constantly! Its driving my wife crazy too!, lol. I don't want to built a gyro copter, but I do want to build a fixed wing. Not sure which direction I should go. Composite or metal? I love the Vans Aircraft line, but they are expensive for a homebuilt. I love the Varieze, Longeze, and the Cozy designs more though. They both have pros/cons when in flight and none of those are of concern. My concern is how many people have started building a composite aircraft before a metal frame aircraft or even a fabric covered aircraft. Is it logical to build a composite aircraft before an all metal airframe? Would it be harder? I have some experience with fiber glassing, but none building an airframe as of yet. I am confident in my abilities as I have been around the automotive industry for quite some time before I started working at my local airport. I even have most of the tools already. Spent $$$ on those tool trucks back in the day and yes it was worth it! I like the idea of building the aircraft in sections at a time as space is limited. Are there any type of fiberglass resins out there that do not require ventilation? I have neighbors that would not like the smells in my apartment, including the wife:gig:. Thanks for the info everyone! I like this site.:ban:
 
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