FRP spring weight savings as compared to conventional leaf springs in similar applications are even greater. The third generation Corvette offered an optional FRP mono-leaf spring as an alternative to the standard multi-leaf steel spring.
This could also work out as the cheaper of the options if you share the journey with others and split the cost of fuel. The drive from central London to Glasgow takes around 7hrs; to Edinburgh around 7hrs 30mins; and to Inverness around 10hrs 30mins.
The flight duration from London Heathrow Airport, Terminal 4 to Bandaranayake International Airport, Colombo, Sri Lanka is 10 hours and 45 Minutes Flight No: UL 504 Departure LHR on Thur at 2135 Hours and Arrive CMB on Fri at 1250 Hours with a Non Stop flight on board Airbus 340-300 aircraft.