Cockpit side panels

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Monte_55

Well-Known Member

Apr 21, 2016

First let me thank everyone on the forum for the help I receive when I seek help and advise, it is very valuable to me and I respect every Input I get.

Before ordering aluminum to make side panels in the cockpit area I would like to get some input on thickness, .025 or .032. I think the plans say .032 but I have read post where builders have used .025. I am working hard to keep the plane light because I am not skinny. Pro's and Con's of .025 ?