Does not the manufactuer selling the planes ARF"S send what they think is the best pieces at the lowest cost to them. It would not be less cost if they were having hinge problems. Do the really big planes use fiber hinges I have seen them on several 100 size planes and have them on a couple. I am not good enough to break them i guess lol. But do planes such as say a 27% Cap 232 come with fiber hinges? I am pretty sure my buddies came with robart type hinges. With his ARF package. Man i have done some of the stunts that have been described above but then had to take on oxygen. Something to get me breathing again lol. But i for sure like there easability. Someone never had a plane can set there hinges if they just read the manuel of how.
Minn i was thinking that well you know guys put hinge tape to cover the gaps so that is why i take the pin out and get close as possible. Have never had one come out or anything but do understand your gap point and may go back to leaving the pin gap. Thanks guys learn something everyday.