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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=765125215-23032005>I'm sure someone will
correct me if I'm wrong but isn't CF alone somewhat brittle when in a layup
without some other material to provide flexibility? </SPAN></DIV>
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<DIV dir=ltr align=left><SPAN class=765125215-23032005>-Doug</SPAN></DIV>
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<FONT face=Tahoma><B>From:</B> discussion-request@nsrca.org
[mailto:discussion-request@nsrca.org] <B>On Behalf Of </B>Hitesh
Gajjar<BR><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, March 23, 2005 7:42 AM<BR><B>To:</B>
discussion@nsrca.org<BR><B>Subject:</B> RE: Why are'nt there any carbon fibre
fuselages ?<BR></FONT><BR></DIV>
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<DIV><SPAN class=328362815-23032005>Ok, I get it, cost and strength vs
stiffness and the balancing act between the two. Thanks
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