RE: Cowl layup order of operations question
Mark,
I build this Q40 pylon racer where weight is at a premium and my fuse lay up is 3oz crowsfoot weave (conforms to curves better than plain weave) 5.7oz carbon in tail and firewall area. Then I put some 6oz in higher stress areas and follow up with another layer of 3oz crowsfoot over all. Good for 200 mph and 30g. I think that if I was doing a largeish pattern cowl I would substitute the last layer or 3oz for a layer of 6oz. You can get all you need from Aircraft Spruce, much better prices than CST.
D.E.