[NSRCA-discussion] Carbon wing tube question

[Thomas D. Simes]

On Tue, 2 May 2006 10:09:56 -0500
"White, Chris" <chris at ssd.fsi.com> wrote:

> I'm taking the liberty of sending this alternate method which I
> thought was really slick from Todd Schmidt awhile back.... Chris
> 
> Need a tool less way to attach wings?  I use a threaded end rod
> protruding out of the wing root in the center of the airfoil.  Screw a
> Sullivan spring-loaded ball joint on the end and clip them onto the
> balls  mounted on the inside of the fuselage .  No stress on the
> fuselage sides, no need to drill wholes in the tubes, best of all, no
> tools needed to attach your wings. Simple, fast, positive!
> 
> Todd Schmidt

That sounds really interesting.  Is there any chance you could attach a
picture of your installation?  The list will accept attachments up to
80K in size.

Tom
 
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