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  1. 10-13-2011, 10:31 PM #11
    Newkid
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    Default Re: Wing flex?

    Even in still air you can see the wing flex when when you wiggle the flapperons left and right.
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  2. 10-13-2011, 10:54 PM #12
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    Default Re: Wing flex?

    That's exactly what I wanted to hear... thanks!
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  3. 10-14-2011, 12:57 AM #13
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    Gents
    Its when it stops flexing I would get worried!!!
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  4. 10-14-2011, 08:42 AM #14
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    Default Re: Wing flex?

    That's right. Rigid wings break. Similiar to 3/4 plywood vs 1x4 with each end on a chair. The 1X4 is bigger but the flexibility of the layers in the plywood give it way more strength.
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