Any flying object or aircraft require weight advantage to carry more fuel. Al alloy has been majormaterial for all the units so far in avionic industry.
Are there any alternative materisl with lesser weight?
Magnesium is NO inside the aircraft. What about composites ot polycarbonates?
Did any one tested fthese matersils?
Where can we get a good info on selection of shock mounts?
What are the use of tie rods?