Hi TeamKitfox members,
I just recently read an interesting article in the January 2014 issue of EAA Experimenter (see link) about a STOL-plane covered with Oratex that I thought I shoul share with you all.

http://experimenter.epubxp.com/i/247918

The builder/pilot wanted to reduce the weight and used Oratex and he was very positive about using it again.

In the article it is written that the plane unfortunately burnt down in a hanger fire, but there's no further comment about the effect from fire on the covering.


Maybe the builder/pilot would be willing to share some experience about covering, durability, the effect from fire on the covering, etc. if he's contacted?

If all charactertics descibed in the datasheets are valid, it would be very nice to use the Oratex covering. Imagine the weight reduction and not having to paint more than the aesthetics?

Later on I will try tro find out more about the German company who's producing the material.