On Thu, 5 Jun 2008 11:40:55 -0700 (PDT), mppg1@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>In the plans for the wing, they show two spars spaced quite
>equidistantly between the leading and trailing edges.
>In the constuction booklet, they show the area between the leading
>edge and the spar covered with balsa.and also between the trailing
>edge and the spar.
>It looks like a great idea to strengthen the wing in the event of a
>(not possible) CRASH! Would 1/32 balsa, perhaps 5 sheets add too much
>weight to the anticipated weight of about 5lbs.
>Martin Moleski would probably say, "Go ahead, be brave, take a chance,
>try it..etc. And I agree!!!!!!! But...well...no guts!
You got me pegged, mppg!
I disagree with the other fellows who suggest that
the Seniorita can't carry a few exta sheets of balsa.
It's the kind of plane that you can strap a camera
to for aerial photography. It's got plenty of
carrying capacity.
Having said that, I would recommend 3/32 balsa for
sheeting. I also wouldn't run it the whole length
of the wing. You're not going to get any extra
strength out of 1/32".
And even if you do sheet some of the wing, it's
not going to offer any decent crash protection.
If you're doing cartwheels, bad stuff is going
to happen to either kind of wing, probably.
Here's a thought: build one wing light and a copy
of it heavy. See how each flies. If you crash
either one, you'll have the other already in hand,
ready to go flying again. :o)
Marty
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