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1. 09:10 AM - Wooden aircraft vs. metal (Chris In Madison)
2. 09:24 AM - Re: Wooden aircraft vs. metal (Steve Eldredge)
3. 06:40 PM - Re: Wooden aircraft vs. metal (EuropaXSA276@aol.com)
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| Subject: | Wooden aircraft vs. metal |
Hi all,
I've had my eye on several wooden aircraft as of late, one being completely wooden,
and a couple having wooden wings and metal bodies. I've started considering
them as potential project candidates because I've got plenty of woodworking
tools, but would have to invest in a fair amount of tooling if I were to build
a sheetmetal aircraft or an aircraft with sheetmetal wings.
At first, from reading various articles and postings here and there across the
Net, I'd have thought that the cost to construct a wooden aircraft would be less
than a metal one. However, after looking at the current prices of wood versus
the sheets of aluminum, it doesn't look like I'd be gaining much in the way
of cost savings (tool costs not withstanding). But I haven't done a complete
cost analysis since I don't have any particular wooden aircraft plans to work
with.
Does anyone here have experience with both types that can offer any kind of comparison
between them, cost or otherwise? I'm not tied to any particular construction
method, but am partial to high-wing aircraft such as the Bearhawk (disclaimer:
I have plans for this one in hand), Christavia Mk-IV, Falconar S14 Maranda,
and Bakeng Deuce.
Thanks for any thoughts you may have.
Best regards,
Chris
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Chris Owens
Waunakee, WI
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| Subject: | Wooden aircraft vs. metal |
Chris,
Just get started. Forget about counting cost. I have neither time or
money and I still do it. Any costs you can anticipate will be
overshadowed by unforeseen ones later. If you really are concerned
about steel vs Aluminum vs wood, buy someones' half-finished project.
Every material has gone up in price since I started in this hobby 10
years ago. It is still worth it. I started by building a pietenpol for
$5000 in materials, including engine and paint. I bet I could still do
it for less than $10K.
Advice: worth what you paid for it....
Steve E
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Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 10:10 AM
Subject: Homebuilt-List: Wooden aircraft vs. metal
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Hi all,
I've had my eye on several wooden aircraft as of late, one being
completely wooden, and a couple having wooden wings and metal bodies.
I've started considering them as potential project candidates because
I've got plenty of woodworking tools, but would have to invest in a fair
amount of tooling if I were to build a sheetmetal aircraft or an
aircraft with sheetmetal wings.
At first, from reading various articles and postings here and there
across the Net, I'd have thought that the cost to construct a wooden
aircraft would be less than a metal one. However, after looking at the
current prices of wood versus the sheets of aluminum, it doesn't look
like I'd be gaining much in the way of cost savings (tool costs not
withstanding). But I haven't done a complete cost analysis since I
don't have any particular wooden aircraft plans to work with.
Does anyone here have experience with both types that can offer any kind
of comparison between them, cost or otherwise? I'm not tied to any
particular construction method, but am partial to high-wing aircraft
such as the Bearhawk (disclaimer: I have plans for this one in hand),
Christavia Mk-IV, Falconar S14 Maranda, and Bakeng Deuce.
Thanks for any thoughts you may have.
Best regards,
Chris
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Chris Owens
Waunakee, WI
Read this topic online here:
http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=106287#106287
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| Subject: | Re: Wooden aircraft vs. metal |
Chris:
Have you considered a composite aircraft? Many of your on hand wood working
tools and skills will apply to that type of construction.
In my humble opinion you get the best bang for the buck with composite
construction.
But the other gentleman had it right. Start a project that you want to fly.
You are in this for the long haul and the money does not go away all at once.
So build something that will keep your interest for a number of years. That's
how long it will take to build the darn thing!
Brian Skelly
Europa XS TriGear #A276
North Texas USA
You can see my build photos at:
http://www.europaowners.org/BrianS
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