hopeless_dreamer
Well-Known Member
Hi everyone,
I had a question about plywood construction:
Is it possible to build a structurally sound airframe from furniture grade plywood.
(by that, i mean non-marine, non-aircraft grade plywood you can access in any carpenter or furniture store.)
Has anyone built a functional light airplane/glider using this material?
What would be the tradeoffs with regards to weight and strength.
These are the specs I had in mind:
Size and weight in the same class as the Volksplane or Flybaby or Legal Eagle.
never exceed speed: 100 kts
Is it also possible to use aluminum for spar material and wood for the ribs at the same time?
Please forgive me if these are stupid questions.
I had a question about plywood construction:
Is it possible to build a structurally sound airframe from furniture grade plywood.
(by that, i mean non-marine, non-aircraft grade plywood you can access in any carpenter or furniture store.)
Has anyone built a functional light airplane/glider using this material?
What would be the tradeoffs with regards to weight and strength.
These are the specs I had in mind:
Size and weight in the same class as the Volksplane or Flybaby or Legal Eagle.
never exceed speed: 100 kts
Is it also possible to use aluminum for spar material and wood for the ribs at the same time?
Please forgive me if these are stupid questions.