New wing retainer?

[Asher Carmichael]

#22 Today, 06:40 PM

Here's a new take on wing retainers, at least for me. This is a repost from the Bidule 111 build but I thought I'd post it here for those not following that thread. I think this may help in tight situations.

I am repositioning the fuel tank over the wing rod and CG on my Bidule 111 and decided I needed a different retaining system since it would be problematic trying to install the plastic thumb screws supplied in the kit. I fumbled around for awhile and stumbled across these snap latches at McMC. One per side near chord center should be plenty. I used a 10-24 screw to hold the stub and installed a plate with T nut in the root of the wing. The pics and video should explain it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZvIbIjWdzyY

[yyz]

Stating the obvious and repeating myself but, "You da man!". Great idea, Asher.

[Asher Carmichael]

Thanks for the roses, Mike

For those not familiar with McMaster-Carr....

http://www.mcmaster.com/#snap-catches/=y6wlhw

[Xroadie]

I can think of a couple model that these would speed the assembly time up tremendously!!! Thanks for finding them Asher!