RE: Alpha 40 trainer Crash, need help
Way to go!!! Seriously, congrats on getting out there and goin for it. Now you have your first crash out of the way.
You are right , it doesnt look to bad. I would cut away the covering to get a good eye on it to be sure of the damage. espcially where you say that 5in crack is. If it is just a crack you can apply some CA glue and it will basically weld it back solid. It will be stronger than the balsa around it.
I have never built a plane that had rubber bands holding the wing. But I am sure you need to make sure that area is not weak. Reinforce that area if it is damaged. From the pics, the damage looks superficial.
And if it was me, I would cut away those engine cheeks, just for easy access to the engine.