Patrick,
The problem with trying to use anything else but Monokote is that the Paragon wing
derives most of its strength from the covering.
The wing is not D-tube construction,
just open-bay. I speak from experience. I recovered one of my Paragons with a woven,
ironable covering. The first flight on it I
put it in a very shallow dive to test the balance, and in a very short time I had to
pull out because the wing was fluttering.
Needless to say, I immediately went home and took off the woven covering and put
Monokote back on it, even though there was a club
contest the next morning. I would suggest not to skimp on the covering for a Paragon
wing, stay with Monokote.
Good luck and lots of thermals.
Terry Throop
Patrick Sloan wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I am planing on recovering my 3 meter floater sail plane (Paragon). I bought
> the plane used and did not cover it my self. The current covering (red and white
>
> monokote) is loosing its stick. I need to replace it. I have not done any
> covering for many years. What is the best/cheapest film to choose? I would
> like to use some bright colors maybe 2-3 different ones in a simple pattern. I
> need something that will cover up the mess the removal will leave behind.
>
> Any suggestions or recommendations?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Pat.
>
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