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     1. 01:19 PM - Fw: Zenith-List: aluminum verses composite  (JOHN STARN)
 
 
 
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Time: 01:19:06 PM PST US
From: "JOHN STARN" <jhstarn@verizon.net>
Subject: Rocket-List: Fw: Zenith-List: aluminum verses composite


Subject: Fw: Zenith-List: aluminum verses composite


Great post... (BUT I did add a few things)
KABONG Do Not Archive HRII N561FS & Corvette driver
>
>
> FROM: Zenith-List message posted by: "Aaron Gustafson" 
> <agustafson@chartermi.net>
>
> METAL
> work on it anywhere (no stink)
> few special tools
> health hazards:  metal cuts & cleco cramps
> fast planes or STOL
> clean the shop by sweeping up the cutoffs and rivet mandrels (once a week 
> ??)
> paint it any color
> park it outside option
>
>
> COMPOSITE
> temperature critical shop
> more special tools
> health hazards:  epoxy sensitivity,  fiberglass cuts and slivers = ITCH
> usually fast planes ie. long paved runways
> vaccum up the "powder" daily (unless you like the Peanuts "Pig Pen" look 
> as you walk thru the shop)
> clean the shop by grinding the drips off the floor
> paint choices..: White, off-white & egg shell
> gotta have a hanger
> AND the 3 S's....Sanding, sanding & SANDING
>
                           Original post:
I am about to start the rudder for a scratch built 601XL (Corvair?).
However, yesterday I heard of a 3/4 completed Vision homebuilt that was
for sale.  (The builder had died).  This project is a composite plane
and total estimated time for a scratch build is 3000 hours.  I have not
seen any estimates of how long a scratch build is for the 601.  My
question is this?  Has anyone worked on both metal and composite?  What
are the advantages and disadvantages of each?  I realize this is a
Zenith (metal built planes) site and that the people who are here have
decided that is the way to go.  At 59, I suspect this will be the only
plane I'll have.  I'm taking flying lessons now so I don't have a much
experience in that area either.  I would assess my building skills as
well above average and have space and tools to build about anything.  I
would just like to hear what others had considered when they chose their
project.
> 


 

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