Wing hold down - Failsafes

[Rodney Tanner]

I wondered when someone would mention those old friends. . . .
I  have used good ol hooks and rubber bands on my last three pattern planes and for the Tem-Poon (Typhoon fuz, Temptation wings and stab) that will be ready in a few weeks. Dennis Hunt put me onto them, with the Extra and Viper projects he did. As Bill says, its simple and idiot proof (till now) and does´nt create any unwanted stress points.  Some people stay away from them because the rubber bands cross in front of the wing tube, where the tank sits. Sooooo put them under the tank then!
Rodney 
NSRCA # 2906

Sneedb at aol.com wrote:
I've been using the old hooks and rubber bands method to hold the wings on for years.  When I remove the bands from the hooks I immediately wrap the bands around the prop and spinner and leave them there.  When you go out for your next flying sesson you're not going to start the engine with rubber bands wrapped around your prop and spinner.  Not fool proof but pretty close    Bill



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