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KittyHawk · 01-03-2013, 03:24 AM

About 90% of the airplane is fabric covered, originally Grade A Cotton, more recently a dacron product called Ceconite. Same nitrate and butyrate dope as used from the factory.

The basic underlying structure of the body (fuselage) is steel tubing, fabric covered. Up front near the engine there are several thin aluminum panels/cowlings. They are there for fire protection and ease of access for engine maintenance. The wings are all wood structure covered by fabric.

Thanks for the vector inside the Forum. I will look there. Wherever this post thread ends up, I am sure there will be a story or two about NC975M and the barnstormers who pioneered aerial sightseeing on this Lake.

01-03-2013, 03:24 AM	#7
KittyHawk Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shenandoah Valley, VA Posts: 21 Thanks: 1 Thanked 28 Times in 6 Posts	Metal Skin? About 90% of the airplane is fabric covered, originally Grade A Cotton, more recently a dacron product called Ceconite. Same nitrate and butyrate dope as used from the factory. The basic underlying structure of the body (fuselage) is steel tubing, fabric covered. Up front near the engine there are several thin aluminum panels/cowlings. They are there for fire protection and ease of access for engine maintenance. The wings are all wood structure covered by fabric. Thanks for the vector inside the Forum. I will look there. Wherever this post thread ends up, I am sure there will be a story or two about NC975M and the barnstormers who pioneered aerial sightseeing on this Lake.