New Tailplane

Instinct F5J.  Today saw the production of our first tailplane, using 25g glass, 1mm Rohacell and 25g glass.  We have added a single 12k carbon tow to the leading edge on both the top and bottom halves, also some 80g unidirectional strengthening at the root.

This is now under pressure and in the oven and will be ready tomorrow for the next stage of adding the spar caps and inside layer of cloth after the rohacell has been prepared ready for joining.

Top with carbon reinforcement and 25g glass cloth

Bottom with carbon reinforcement and 25g glass cloth

In the vac bags and placed in the oven

Great pressure today - absolute vacuum!!!

The oven with the moulds inside......