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Old 07-19-2009 | 02:31 PM
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Default 35% Sukhoi Wing Problem

After 2 1/2 years of hard flying I have developed a problem in the right wing of my 35% Sukhoi. The right wing is breaking away from the internal wing tube which allows the wing to flex up and down about an inch at the end of the wing tube. The balsa sheeting is cracked at the is point as well but I have not cut into the wing to see the extent of the internal damage. I was lucky to find the problem in my pre-flite routine as I am pretty sure I would have lost a wing and ended up playing yard darts with the rest of the plane.

Has anyone experenced this problem and if so do you have any suggestions for cutting into the wing and repair of the foam core wing. Another option would be a new or used right wing pannel if one is available. I am sure Tom has suggestions for repair or replacement and I will call him on Monday.