It's interesting to see everyone chime in on this...

I stand by my original position: If you build exactly to the manufacturers instructions and fly within the advertised flight envelope there should be no in-flight failure. I think Great Planes has done a wonderful job modeling a beautiful aircraft, but I think the wing joint/landing gear design is seriously flawed.

I am new to this hobby. I am still learning. That does not mean that I cannot read/follow build instructions. I think Great Planes should "pony-up" and admit that the design is flawed and offer a retrofit solution at no charge.

Truth be told, despite the lame response I received from Great Planes telephone support, I bought another Lancair yesterday.

I will have it by Tuesday.

I assure you I will be employing all of the recommended modifications that I have read about here:

1. Carbon fiber joiner
2. Fill rib cavities with epoxy and balsa to provide more contact area for gluing
3. Strip covering and utilize a 4" fiberglass cloth - then re-cover
4. Build a plate to join the two main gear halves

Thank you to all for all of your valuable input.

I have learned quite a bit from this and will have a better/stronger lancair the second time around.