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Old 02-05-2005 | 10:39 PM
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Default RE: Howard Engineering - Kwik Fli III – Build
ORIGINAL: MHester

Better test it to at least 13 Gs if you're going to snap it. No kidding.

BUT remember that the load is spread across the wing panel, not just in one spot, so keep that in mind.

I'm sure it's fine as is. Your work looks great.

And of course this thread is an asset! If it helps even one person, it's worth it isn't it? Well that's the way I look at it anyway. Pattern covers a broad spectrum, not just 2 meter FAI.

-Mike
I agree, the G force would be spread across the total span of the wing. My test with the 41lb supported at ½ span is probably way more than 7 Gs in flight loads. Probably double. At any rate I’m out of bricks and I wasn’t planning on doing a destructive test! ;-)
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