---------------------------------------------------------- Tailwind-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 10/10/05: 3 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:04 PM - World Wide Shortage (Brian Alley) 2. 05:07 PM - Re: World Wide Shortage (GORDON PARKER) 3. 07:19 PM - SAA (Rick Crosslin) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:04:59 PM PST US From: Brian Alley Subject: Tailwind-List: World Wide Shortage tailwind list T-wind Tailwinders, Due to a world wide shortage of carbon fiber fabrics, prices have trippled in recent months. According to my suppliers, things are going to get worse before they get better. Even Lancair has had a 5 yard limit on carbon fabrics to Kit customers only. I'm currently researching alternative suppliers and alternative fabrics. I have enough fabric on hand to fill exsisting orders but until I figure out what to do, it would be best for new customers to call to discuss their needs and option before you place your order. To conserve materials, I'll have to begin making some parts with glass ie wheel pants and instrument panels. Thanks in advance. BRIAN ALLEY (N320WT) CARBON FIBER COMPOSITES 101 Caroline Circle Hurricane, WV 25526 304-562-6800 home 304-395-4932 cell How are you going to win by a nose if you don't stick out your neck? ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 05:07:27 PM PST US From: "GORDON PARKER" "TailwindForum" Subject: Re: Tailwind-List: World Wide Shortage Brian-- I heard about this shortage way last spring-- I know you have probably checked with this co. But here it is anyway. Gordon 9168Q--info@advancedcompositetraders.com Their located in San Pedro, Ca Down by Long Beach.-- Phone 888-390 0180 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:19:34 PM PST US From: "Rick Crosslin" Subject: Tailwind-List: SAA Attached is a copy of my letter to Paul and the board of SAA. Many of you probably think as I do that this organization is important in keeping grass roots aviation alive. The Wittman Tailwind was the first fast plans built two seater, dating to 1953. This is about as grass roots as it can get, and I for one am proud that we as a group have supported the SAA. Please find a few minutes, write the board a letter of support: SAA POB 2343 Oshkosh WI 54903-2343