RE: Lancair Wing Failures
Well folks, finally put my wings together. Had two of the more experianced builders from my club check it out before the build. They both came to the same conclusion. Not only was the wing joiner feable, but the hollowed out area that comprises the wing root acounted for the weakness. I sandwiched woven glass between the two pieces, and also filled in those hollowed areas with balsa. This in fact added almost 50% more area for epoxy to grab onto. After it cured we slowly added pressure to the joint to check the strength. The only way this wing is breaking is if it flys through a tree. Also recommend joining the landing gear with the aluminum like MinMadm did. This too will add to the overall strength of the wing. Just my 2 cents.... Best to all Jeff[sm=bananahead.gif]