Just an update on the Giles fuselage and wing cracking issue. I contacted Great Planes and an E-mail reply basically said that Great Planes doesn't know of any problems with the design and that any cracks or failures are probably caused by overpowering the aircraft or by overstressing the airframe with violent manuevers. There is no service bulletin or factory authorized repair since in their opinion there is no problem. They did say that I could crate up my airplane and ship it back to them for inspection. My airplane is using a Saito 180 (within recommended engine range) and I fly only IMAC sequence (no 3D) so these cracks I am seeing must be a figment of my imagination since no problem actually exists. I am going to fly this thing until it breaks up in midair then ship everything back to Great Planes for replacement. engine, airframe, radio etc.
I refuse to take this thing apart and redesign it the way it should have been in the first place, that is what I paid Great Planes to do.

Not pissed, just disappointed

jmw