How to build an airplane made of composite materials

The purpose of this book - in an accessible way to introduce the designer with the basic principles of creating composite structures, it is applied to the amateur aircraft construction. Therefore, the book does not deal with expensive materials or complex technology. The book contains: basic information on composite materials Components used to manufacture fiberglass It makes recommendations on the organization of the workplace and the use of tools and accessories The book contains descriptions of technology production of flat plastic panels manufacturing techniques sandwich - panels by hand as well as vacuum forming an example of manufacturing the aircraft structure of the sandwich panels. In addition to the diagrams and descriptions of manufacturing technology of composites, the book also contains illustrated examples of structure 5 aircraft of various types. 290 photos of the wing structure, the fuselage and tail during manufacture and assembly.