Peterson
Well-Known Member
I am wanting to start construction on a Falconar F12 once the weather improves. This design is based on the French Jodel aircraft. The original Jodels used okume plywood but the Falconar plans call for birch. Birch was chosen only because of availability in North America and its lower cost, and okume can be substituted if the builder chooses.
I used to love birch as a speaker builder because of its high strength, low weight, and good acoustical properties. I have no knowledge of okume; I never heard of it until I looked into building airplanes. It is often compared to mahogany which I always thought was a touch on the heavy side of woods. How do the two compare in strength, weight, price, workability, etc.?
I used to love birch as a speaker builder because of its high strength, low weight, and good acoustical properties. I have no knowledge of okume; I never heard of it until I looked into building airplanes. It is often compared to mahogany which I always thought was a touch on the heavy side of woods. How do the two compare in strength, weight, price, workability, etc.?
