Redpilot

I have just got myself a Whipit, which flies well and is a lot of fun.

But I don't like the fiddly little screws that hold the wing on, so I was considering an alternative. I do have some small neodymium magnets I could attach to wing and/or fuselage, but I am not sure if they will be a) strong enough to hold on a dlg wing, and b) not so strong that separation will damage the plane.

No ailerons on the Whipit, so no servos to attach/detach, so should I just go for it? Or is there a better way?

Some may advise that the Whipit is the wrong glider to buy, and, respect to you and all that, but I know what I want, and it's a simple small demountable dlg, and the Whipit ticks those boxes. So, what attachment systems are people using?

speedracerntrixie

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I wonder if you could adapt some canopy latches? Easy on and off.

Redpilot

That's an interesting thought I hadn't considered. Might look into what's available. Still thinking magnets might be the answer, mind.

Redpilot

I got a canopy latch, but couldn't find a way to make it fit (though it's a good system I will bear in mind).

Went ahead and fitted the magnets anyway. I hope it doesn't affect any of the (limited) electronics on board. Fit is good, and sturdy, but comes away with ease (and may well give on a hard landing, saving the wing).

Just need to rebalance the plane now, since the CG will have moved backwards...

Redpilot

Wrong! CG is exactly where it was, on the line. That is pleasing.

Just got to wait for some better weather to try it now :/