Originally Posted by
HOVIS
I've never come across a fabric speed tape. Do you use it on external surfaces? The metallic HST is the only type I've ever used.
To be honest, the fabric tape I’ve used is not called ”speed tape”. It’s called ”red aircraft tape”, but it is used on external surfaces that are less exposed than, say, a leading edge or a radome. The fabric tape has higher tensile strenght than proper speed tape, so it’s good for securing lose things. It’s also little easier to apply and remove. I think it is some quite ordinary tape, something like this:
https://www.conrad.com/en/p/scotch-3...s-2145138.html