Hi Folks,

I am studying the CD plans at the moment with a mind to start building later this year and am wondering if anyone can offer any words of wisdom for saving weight.

Is there any significant weight saving to be made by entirely replacing the wooden parts with carbon fibre or will the various structures loose too much dimensional stability and become too flexabe? Can the main wing spars and ribs for instance be fabricated out of carbon?

Also, can anyone point me towards details of any essential modifications or departures from the original plans that should be made to improve the strength and/or handling of the CD? I have come across various snippets of information and suggestions, but little detail. Any advice or experience would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Phil.