That is a very good point Steve. One could also build a metal wing just as easy, with metal wing tanks.
Phil Matheson SAAA Ch 37 http://www.philskr2.50megs.com/ ----- Original Message ----- From: "Fred Johnson" <f...@renotruss.com> To: "'KRnet'" <kr...@mylist.net> Sent: Tuesday, January 25, 2011 3:12 AM Subject: RE: KR> wings I agree Steve, and a lot faster to build too. if you build a constant chord, sans RV, only one rib jig to build. Fred Johnson Reno, NV Steve wrote: I bet one could build a set of wood KR wings, constant cord would be easier, but tapered cord doable. About 8 ribs in outer panel - all wood. skinned with 1/6" 45 degree mohogany plywood. GP4 uses similar construction but uses 3/32 45 degree ply on top and bottom of wings. It of course has a cruise speed that is a little higher than a KR. Would not be surprised if they would be lighter than foam and fiberglass, and a whole lot less sanding. _______________________________________ Search the KRnet Archives at http://www.maddyhome.com/krsrch/index.jsp to UNsubscribe from KRnet, send a message to krnet-le...@mylist.net please see other KRnet info at http://www.krnet.org/info.html
