there is nothing that says the 3 piece, or the 2-piece wing will be stronger, that's just a matter of how it is sized. Now, one may, in the end, be lighter, but no reason one should be any stronger than the other. Also, if I remember correctly, the failure came as a result of pilot-induced over load (even according to the pilot! As I said earlier, before realizing that they had switched to a 2-piece wing, I do think that should be lighter for the same strength.
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Subject: [Carbondragonbuildersandpilots] Re: 3-piece wing
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Date: Wednesday, March 28, 2012, 2:56 AM
Kenny,
This below is my post from post #608. It was the production 2 part wing that failed not the 3 part. I still wonder if Ruppert wishes they stayed with the 3 part wing.
Welcome back George. I see your manners have improved.
Karl
