Re-use of Rubber Bands?
I always throw away my used wing hold down rubber bands at the end of each flying day. I have always considered 8-10 rubber bands a cheap price to pay for the peace of mind I get from knowing I have new rubber on each time I fly. Now I know that new bands can fail too, but have never personally had one do so. I can usually find someone to take 'em, and I'm always getting harangued about how to clean and reuse them...To which I always respond that yes, I could clean, dry, and test each one, just before I threw it out! It's cheap insurance, as far as I'm concerned. How about you?