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<shrike@cyberspace.org> wrote in message
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> Howdy,
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> After reading a bit about the early Lockheed Vega, the Focker Albatross
> DIII and the Dehavilland Mosquito I was a bit suprised that plywood
> monocoque construction hasn't been used in any more modern airplanes.
> (Or at least none that I can think of) What gives? Is it cheaper to use
> glass than wood? Anyone here have any experience with this type of
> construction and how it compares to truss style construction?
It is The Falco comes to mind. It is available as a kit here, and as a
production aircraft in Italy. (or it was available in Italy)
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Jim in NC
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Re: Why no plywood monocoque homebuilts?
