I am almost done building a Super Stol XL (about the same size and gross wt as Super Cub)
And I have covered it with Oratex and documented my experiences (good and bad) with lots of pictures on the Wings Forum.
http://www.wingsforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=218&t=23987
I thought some of you might be interested.
I have covered the entire plane, ready to fly, for less than $5,000, using Oratex 6000.
The Bigest benefit I can see (other than weight savings), is that if you need to make a repair, it is possible to remove the fabric and then put it back on - not easy, but possible. I have done it. Dont ask why.
The ability to “reuse” the fabric makes the initial cost a MUCH greater value to me.
The fact that I dont have to paint it is even better.
And I have covered it with Oratex and documented my experiences (good and bad) with lots of pictures on the Wings Forum.
http://www.wingsforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=218&t=23987
I thought some of you might be interested.
I have covered the entire plane, ready to fly, for less than $5,000, using Oratex 6000.
The Bigest benefit I can see (other than weight savings), is that if you need to make a repair, it is possible to remove the fabric and then put it back on - not easy, but possible. I have done it. Dont ask why.
The ability to “reuse” the fabric makes the initial cost a MUCH greater value to me.
The fact that I dont have to paint it is even better.
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