Wood was among the first materials used to construct aircraft. Most of the airplanes built during World War I (WWI) were constructed of wood frames with fabric coverings. Wood was the material of choice for aircraft construction into the 1930s. Part of the reason was the slow development of strong, lightweight, metal aircraft structures and the lack of suitable corrosion-resistant materials for all-metal aircraft.
- Aircraft Wood and Structural Repair
- Wood Aircraft Construction and Repairs (Part One)
- Wood Aircraft Construction and Repairs (Part Two)
- Repair of Wood Aircraft Structures – Suitable Wood (Part One)
- Repair of Wood Aircraft Structures – Suitable Wood (Part Two)
- Preparation of Wood for Gluing
- Repair of Wood Aircraft Components (Part One)
- Repair of Wood Aircraft Components (Part Two)
- Plywood Skin Repairs (Part One)
- Plywood Skin Repairs (Part Two)
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