This book will introduce the non-engineer builder or technician to the general principles and techniques used in current composite aircraft construction. The assumption is made that the reader is a complete beginner with no prior knowledge of composite technology.

This book discusses three general areas:
1] basic theory of strong materials, structures, and composites
2] practical composite materials and structures in small aircraft
3] construction techniques used by the homebuilder and by prefabricated kit manufacturers

Read this book if you are considering building either a manufactured kit or an aircraft design from plans using any technology. Composite aircraft structures are designed differently from those using earlier technologies such as wood or metal. You will understand those differences, including the advantages of building with composites.