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Old 05-28-2012 | 11:40 AM
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Default RE: rubber bands for wing hold


ORIGINAL: dmowery

Set it up using Velcro straps -Dont laugh we use them on Sr Teles for rc skydiving and have never had one come loose -I use one on a 40 Super Star trainer all the time and never had a wing come loose or damaged from all the tension on using rubber bands or binders as they call them in Mn

Nope I am not laughing. While I beleve I still tend to be a traditionalist about using a banded wing for trainers at least trainers that are being used as trainers but a working utility airplane is an entirely different matter.

Yes, if possible please post a picture of your set up. For this type of use the velcro idea is indeed interesting. I am thinking it would most usefull for some of the activities I am involved with such as glider towing towing and cross country flights. The very quick and easy wing removal with no tools could be quite an asset.

Excellent idea.

John