Adam
I am not an aircraft builder ( Wood never have the patience or commitment
I was a Car racer and a rower.
I do agree that composite aircraft while pretty in shape lack the character that wood aircraft have and as a material to work with it must be very satisfying.
But there must be reasons why would is not used much by manufacturers today? probably that once the initial moulds are made its easier to mass produce in composites?
As for 2Xs is that because like restricted new engines they have to survive the test of time before the life is extended or the 2Xs is reduced or is it because there is an inherant weakness in composites which requires 2Xs?
Formula I cars take incredible pounding and strain and survive incredible crashes so ???
Maybe more to do with nostalgia?
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