Originally Posted by
gloopy
I wonder how well the new gen carbon epoxy paper mache planes will stand up to the internal dynamics of a severe thunderstorm. In other applications the materials are pretty strong right up til their limits then tend to completely shatter like safety glass. Hopefully we'll never find out.
Generally speaking, should do just fine. Quite possibly better. Repairs are where the difference can get scary (cost/complexity). Though sounds like they wont be repairing this one anyway.