When did they replace the rubberbands with bolts?

That seems really, really stupid.

I built my LT-40 ARF about 18 months ago, today (first day at a new field), she nosed into a field from about 30' up.

The rubberbands really saved the wing from damage.

Anyway, its a good flying airplane, but has a tendency to want to float a long time on landing.

Oh, and if you trim the "ARF" off the wing decals I won't tell. :-)