Carbon is
a premium material and can really pay off if you use it properly, but is
almost
wasteful in many aircraft applications.

Vance,
Almost agree here, after researching carbon replacement for my Vision I hit
a brick wall because, even though Carbon is lighter for the same strength,
stronger for the same weight and stiffer - on  a composite you can only go
so light before your too low on impact resistance.
The weight savings ( in some cases) aren't there for the cost of Carbon.

Then you look at Nomex honeycomb and Carbon- what a nightmare for the home
builder!!
George ( down under)

 
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