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Old 03-15-2007, 11:44 PM
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Default RE: Great Planes 25% Yak 81" 12-lb, seen on Fly3D Magazine

I had the same thing happen on my Edge 540, when it was still new. It has 2 bolts on each side, but one fell out completely (found it in the tail) and the others were loose.

Since the Yak also has nylon bolts against smooth hardwood, I suppose they work loose the same way.

I installed washers cut from plastic screen material, and also tried some thick rubber washers. Both seem to work fine... Haven't had a bolt come loose since.

I also like your wire clip mod. Wild Hare also has it in their Yak 80" manual.

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My story: After a flight last year when I was fueling up my plane I noticed the wing screw had come loose about 1 inch - maybe more and it scared the crap out of me.