Why is the Mission M106 airframe not made of composites, as is the case with the M212?
Microlight category aircraft are subject to very strict weight limitations. Meeting these limitations with a composite airframe would imply a massive sacrifice of durability and repairability, and at the same time making it significantly more expensive. As an example, for the M212 four seater we typically use 600 gsm (grams per square metre) glass fabric for any outer surface, which results in a robust, durable and easy to repair structure. However, this is too heavy for Microlight category aircraft. We know certain competitors offer composite Microlight aircraft using a mere 160 gsm glass fabric on the outer surfaces.
