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Ernest Christley wrote:

Don't be fooled. An Xplane model that says its a high-wing using XYZ
airfoil at position gamma is not a design. What type of rib? How is it
attached? What size is the spar attachment bolt? All the questions are
uniquely answered by a 'brazillion' other considerations, all of which
I, and probably yourself, are uniquely UNqualified to answer. I say the
latter because like yourself, I have a background in computer science
(and just enough aviation knowledge to know that I don't know enough).

ARGGGHHH! Ok, no offense here, but this isn't about a design, rather,
its about a process. The question is "How can we reduce the cost?" The
answer isn't "Design it this way", but rather "Build it this way."

To answer this question, I am proposing to build two reference
structures, each a conic section, one of metal & the other of
fiberglass. Both must be finished. Period. The point is to collect
community input on how to complete each one with the least amount of
labor & cost.
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