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Old 10-15-2004 | 09:01 PM
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Kirk RC
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Default RE: SHOESTRING RIP

Ken, Thanks for the info, but regardless of what type of glue it is, its not holding up. The manufactures must know the environmental condition in a container and the glues properties. What gets me is that same problems occur over and over. I realize ARF's are now a good value and the manufactures are trying to max speed of build and minimize COG's. But I would hate to think of what would/could of happened when my Moki 2.1 pulled out the firewall. Not just a totaled crash but safety concerns. So its not bashing the manufactures when the structural integrity of a 18lb flying object is the issue. I worked and lived in Asia for 15 years and know that in manufacturing you most be 110% on top of the process, if not corners often get cut. This happens to companies a whole lot bigger than a Great Planes. With your time in the hobby Im sure you well understand the potential safety concerns and the last thing we need are product liability issues to creap in. We could lose flying sites so fast. not to mention personal injury. My thought is the manufactures better listen up and take action. The warranty and product disclaimers that are traditionaly used on Kits wont hold up when applied to a ARF. Once again thanks for the technical facts on glue type.