(Malcolm Teas) wrote in message . com...
Ok, I know the received wisdom that a fabric plane shouldn't be kept
in the open and should always be hangared.

But, I started to question this after noticing several fabric planes
in the open at my home airport. They look in better shape than the
metal winged planes sometimes. I also know that the newer fabrics
(Ceconite and others) last much longer than the old cotton. And that
UV resistants in paint help more.

Anyone really doing this? What are the results on your plane? Any
A&Ps seen results from outside fabric?

Thanks,
-Malcolm Teas

My Tri-Pacer sat outside for the first 16 years I owned it as well as
6 years before that. Fabric was replaced at 22 or 23 years. Most of
that time it was in New Mexico where moisture was low and sunlight was
intense.

--
Gene Seibel
Tri-Pacer - http://pad39a.com/gene/plane2.html
Because I fly, I envy no one.