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Old 08-18-2011 | 08:11 AM
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AndyKunz
 
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Covering with carbon veil may not be the way to go. I saw in another thread that, although it adds to the durability of the surfaces, the veil soaks up a lot of resin; thus, a lot of weight. Probably better to go back to glass; perhaps .75 oz with the closest weave I can find.
The CL Stunt guys are as weigh-conscious as the FF guys, and there's a lot of veil used in the planes I've seen built (Bob Hunt and buddies).

If it's adding weight from soaking up resin, I have to think that the technique needs to be improved.

Andy
Andy,

You wouldn't happen to know which weight of veil they're using?

Thank you,
Richard
Just got this from Bob:

.2 ounce per square yard. (2 tenths ounce)

Andy