have to agree about light planes in crashes - less mass = less kinetic energy = less damage. If built well, a light structure will be every bit as strong as a "reinforced" one where aerodynamic forces are concerned, but will just as likely sustain less damage upon impact due to its lower mass.

I've moved exclusively to electric, with one residual glo plane ... cant yet afford the e conversion for it ... if it's windy i just use a heavier battery pack and thereby up my wing loading

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