> We have our the first part of our fuselage that actually flies.

 http://microcosman.com/aircraft/whatsnew.html

 >

 Matthew Cosman
 MicroCosman.com  Check it out!

Matt, make sure you make the doors 100% carbon as the Kis Cruiser
glass doors are too flexible and come loose in flight. Full carbon
doors frames and hat sections would be much stiffer.

Paul Lamar

Hi all:

        Has anyone done carbon parts w/ Plexiglas windows? I'm curious
about the way different T-sub-C of carbon vs. Plexiglas and also the difference
from fibreglass, too. I'm going to use an inflatable seal on this
e-exit/baggage door,  so that's not a worry...

Regards,
James

It is a worry if the gull wing door rips off because it opens in flight.
Lots of trouble along those lines so far with the KIS line.
One accident I think. On a 172 or 182 with the doors hinged at the 
front it is not a problem.

Paul Lamar
 
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