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Old 12 August 2009, 04:17 AM   #278 (permalink)
Joe Perkel
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Originally Posted by Machinbird View Post
A couple years ago we had some discussion about structural deformation (buckling) of the cockpit longerons......"

So if you had been considering my crazy idea to beef up your replica's cockpit using carbon fiber, probably best not to.
Sid,

Very magnanimous of you to share a discovery of fact which disproves an earlier theory. Some builders occasionally will keep such mistakes under their hats, particularly ones which cost them significant capital investment. This kind of sharing, (before or after an event), can only help the community of replica builders. Keeping mum helps no one.

Thanks Sid!
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