Is anyone familiar with the Extra 330 72" ARF available from GiantScalePlanes or Creek Hobbies in NJ?

The following links show details from the distributors:

http://www.ewtech.com/cgi-bin/miva?/...ct_Code=GSP400

http://www.creekhobbies.com/extra330.html

My question has to do with the wing attachment. The wing is a two piece wing which is attached to the fuse with a spring which connects to hooks into the wing cord. The wing also features an aluminum cross brace and "stubs" which seat into the fuse.

Has this method of attaching the wing ever failed?
Is there a better way of attaching the wing?

I would like to hear responses from modelers who are aware of this method of attaching the wing.

I did a search on the forum and found the following thread:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...+spring+attach]

Yup, this has been discussed. Do a search on Creek Hobbies Extra and you'll find information about this.

Suffice it to say that the spring is NOT enough. Most of us who have one, have gone to alternate methods. I use zip ties in addition to the spring. I'll have to check out that aluminum cross brace. I haven't heard of that yet.

Mike

I just checked those links. Where did you see the information on the Cross Brace?

Mike

Sorry, I misspoke regarding the "cross brace". I meant the aluminum tube which slides through the wing spars. Now that I re-read the post I have no idea where the idea of a "cross brace" came from.

We've beefed up the spring by inserting a rubber band through the spring. It added a great deal of strength to the spring but I can still foresee the wing pivoting in flight. I'm going to increase the length of the metal "studs" which fit into the fuse sides.

The use of zip ties is a good idea.

Thanks for the reply.

Yeah...should have done a search before posting.

Here is a prime example of what I had visions of:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...+hobbies+extra

I feel that it would be wise to beef up the wing attachments. There are many ideas listed..