I have built a number of cedar strip canoes and kayaks, and the process is
simple and beautiful. Basically, thin cedar strips can be easily bent into
almost any shape, then glued together. Once the shape is completed, the
inside and outside is dovered with cloth and epoxy resin. In essence, the
cedar is simply the core (replacing foam). The strength is the inner and
outer layers of epoxy multiplied by the thickness of the cedar strips. The
epoxy is almost clear, so the beauty of the cedar shows through nicely. By
mixing up grains, patterns and colors, gorgeous boats result. They are very
light and strong. A cedar strip canoe properly built will weigh 50 pounds.

The same technique could be use for aircraft. I have taken my canoe through
rapids, over small water falls and survived collisions with rocks. The same
technique should work for a lightweight aircraft.

Colin