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I don't remember any posts warning of the dangers of flying the BUFF, it's "poor" design, or commenting about the dangers of flying it.
Maybe there were some, just don't remember seeing any until after the crash, and certainly not in these numbers.
You, of course, are entitled to your opinion as am I about the project.
I don't think Gordon went into this project to be "innovative", just wanted to build his project as best he could, and he did just that.
The facts remain that it did not break apart in flight and no one was injured in the crash, so it couldn've been that poorly designed.
What might have happened or could have happened doesn't matter, it's what DID happen that matters.
Now, if he'd make his next project a B-58, THAT would be something to see.
BRG,
Jon