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Old 10-27-2013, 04:50 AM
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Default Problem with Top Flite Giant Scale P51 ARF

Has anyone had an issue with the wing in a TF GS P51 twisting? A few weeks ago I noticed, while flying, the aircraft starting to behave erratically. I got the aircraft on the ground, and during inspection was able to grab ahold of the wingtip and EASILY twist the being. After i got home, I cut the bottom sheeting off the wing and discovered ALL of the shear webbing was CRACKED. What was odd (to me) was that the webbing was installed with the grain running parallel to the main spars. I have NEVER seen this before, and to my knowledge the webbing should not be installed this way. I was told by TF that they did this on purpose. Anyone care to comment? Anyone have issues like this? Anyone out there that has a TF GS P51 that can verify the direction of the grain on your webbing??????

I would greatly appreciate any feedback.

Thanks!

~Carl