"Jay Maynard" wrote in message
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On 2008-07-07, wrote:
Re the Tango (composite) and RV (metal) an article in July Sport
Aviation (pg 54) addresses Drag Coefficient as a function of
construction process. The multiplier for the Drag Coefficient for
composite is 1.0-1.05 and for flush rivet metal is 1.10. Composite
can reduce drag then by 5 - 10% over a metal constructed aircraft.
Food for thought.

The flip side: what happens when it collects hangar rash? Repairing aluminum
is well known; repairing composites is not.
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Could you clarify that Jay?

The way I read it your saying that composite repair is not possible or much
harder than aluminum repair.

There are well established methods for repairing composite damage, without any
annoying rivet bucking noise.

Paul