RE: rubber bands for wing hold
Good timing... past weekend was a good time to 'unband' my 6' Telemaster. Six yrs. using them was enough. Mounted a cross member made from ply up front, then a hardwood block on the front of the wing with a carbon dowel in it that fits into the front plate. Made a back plate with blindnuts to hold the rear of the wing. Works like a charm. At least on the ground, hoping winds down enough to get it in air this week, see if it holds up. Was a bit harder than thought it would be to get everything lined up and drilled properly to allow the wing to ride straight.