Talk:Cessna NGP

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[edit] Picture

Maybe we could use this one: http://noticetoairmen.com/pirep/53/cessnas-next-generation-piston/

Nope - it is copyright material Ahunt 04:27, 1 September 2006 (UTC)

[edit] What is it made of?

The question of construction materials for the NGP is interesting. Some reporters have indicated that they believe the aircraft is of "all-metal" construction, even given the shape of the fuselage. Certainly if Cessna is going to make the assumed performance and price goals, metal construction will achieve that far more easily than the company developing an all-new capability in structural composites. Time will tell! Ahunt 21:10, 31 July 2006 (UTC)

I note that a recent edit by Jmarshmallow has changed "predominantly aluminum construction" to "composite construction with aluminum control surfaces" - do you have any reference for this change? I realize that we mostly have just speculation at this point - Cessna have made no statements at all that I can find. Observers at OSH this year where it was shown in the air indicated that it had a similar fuselage and fin shape to the Cessna LSA Concept aircraft which is confirmed as "all metal". Do you have new info? Ahunt 10:41, 12 August 2006 (UTC)

Lacking any response to the question of a reference for the statement that the NGP is made from composite materials I have changed the article to indictate that materials are "unconfirmed". Once someone can check the actual aircraft prototype, or when Cessna issues a press release or other info, this can obviously be updated. Ahunt 11:00, 14 August 2006 (UTC)