I've got a Ryan STA that I'm starting on and have a couple of questions.

A local guy had one a couple years ago and folded the wing on it. I think he was flying it more like an aerobatic ship than a scale plane at the time, but it still makes me a little nervous. Has anybody else had a wing failure? I'm planning to replace the lite ply wing joiners with some good aircraft ply. I considered opening up the bottom covering to inspect/reinforce the spar too, but I'd rather not if it's not an issue.

I ordered a set of the Robart struts. The method of installing the wheel pants by screwing the flanges into the gear blocks seems pretty lame. Anybody have a better way?

Thanks,
Lenny