RE: Hate it when the expiration date matches the maiden..
Two sides to each coin in which I have witnessed both. I have an Alpha 60 wich uses the same 3/4" tape as the 40. Originally was taped and finally i was convinced to epoxy the joint. After the joint was epoxied I can in on a short approach, tipped the wing and cartwheeled the plane. Had the joint been taped it would have been more giving and not dented up the leading edge into the fuse. Reglued, repaired, forgot to charge batteries and spiraled the final death of the wing. Don't think the tape would have helped on this one. My point is that its a trainer plane and they are trying to keep it as forgiving as they can because minor mishaps and cartwheel landings, and tailovers are going to happen. I don't agree with the taped wings but I can see the manufacturers standpoint in a trainer model.