Originally Posted by
52larry52
Wing bolts don't have to be nylon. Use aluminum or steel bolts if your gut tells you the nylon might fail. In a mishap the nylon bolt sheering isn't going to save you from damage anyway.
I have to disagree with you on that score - last year I cartwheeled my Pulse 125 on landing and besides the prop the only damage was to the wing bolts, which sheared exactly as designed.
Originally Posted by
tlj125
I have flown this plane year after year for over a decade and have never broken a wing screw or mount. Flown off grass, tarmac, water, and snow with no issues. Recently recovered the fuse with monocote. Still have to do the wing. One of my longest lived planes. Its the energizer bunny of the fleet. Good luck with yours.
Terry
Great news - and I see you used Nylon bolts. Thank you!
Originally Posted by
hookedonrc
If you have the room, I like tlj's idea better, and it is simpler. Only thing left is to figure out the way to strengthen the mount points on the wing.
I do too... especially since my plan is so close to his!
At the back the wood is extra thick, so with the anti-crush sleeves it'll be fine. At the front I will also use the anti-crush sleeves, plus a thin sheet of plywood - I'm thinking 1/16", covered in white - between the holes and the bolts.