Carbon Fox.........

[SSFoxBuilder]

I asked Brian (windsurf board builder who is helping with the CF) about the UV issue, and his reply was that the resin/epoxy that he is using is made for high UV exposure. I have seen many of his boards that were build using the same method, which have many seasons of use/abuse, and they all look great as far as the resin is concerned.

[Esser]

Any price on the carbon kit yet John? Or availability dates?

[SSFoxBuilder]

Yeah John, what's the word??

[SSFoxBuilder]

Getting there, slowly but surely!

[DanB]

Purrrrrdy!

[WurlyBird]

I am REALLY glad to see some carbon nuts here, I am one as well. Those that don't get it, well they REALLY don't get it. I started by covering a gas tank fairing that did not get used and it has been down hill from there. Did a matte carbon instrument panel, that I can't use, so I will make another. I am planning on doing lift strut fairing because the McB ones strike me as too heavy and I think I can get them down to about .5 lb a piece. I will be making new wing tips when I get home, and I have a plan for the floors but that is Top Secret 'til I work out those details. Still going to make new gas cap fairings, a very thin center console, and maybe brake pedals. I love carbon. Haven't even started toying with the cowls or seat pans yet.

[HighWing]

I see some really serious effort here. Nice Work and from my experience not just a little work. I agree the lift strut fairings are one area that needs to go on a serious diet. .5 lbs? Without a doubt, that would be a winner. Mine are about 4 lbs total - .010" aluminum with urethane foam core.
Lowell

[WurlyBird]

I was actually very surprised how much weight the instrument panel saved. That carbon panel is 19 oz lighter then the kit supplied one.

[Esser]

After talking with a friend who does Carbon Fibre mods to his Giles I thought I should pass on some of his advice. He says in the event of the accident the carbon fibre can splinter and turn into a bunch of flying knives. For added safety in his layups he applies one layer of Aramid which is pretty much Kevlar. Something to think about.

[SkySteve]

Our drone helicopter company makes frames, plates and tail pieces out of 100% carbon fiber. We have drop tested them from 75 ft onto concrete and asphalt several times , and have never broken a single piece of carbon. These ships weigh about 35 lbs and when the motors are turned off, drop like a rock! Me thinks there is a big difference in how the carbon fiber is laid up.