Comment on "Battens falling out of a trike wing during flight"
I've never heard of the string battens failing, only the snap tip type. just the same, string is a wear item as well. Inspect your strings, even if your wing is assembled all the time there can be wear. Take them off from time to time to have a look!Comment on "How many hours did you fly a Trike in 2012--- NOT a competition, just a poll. Student flying counts too!!"
Ken, that is the plan. I have to retest for my series 65 exam somewhere in mid Feb a...pending on what the fees and instructor charges are, I am not going to have any money left for Alaska tour. And I r...Comment on "How much does it cost to operate a Trike? What does this sport cost on an hourly basis?"
So, if it costs over $62 US per hour to operate a trike-- wonder again how your instructor can make money at all charging the reasonable amounts they do? (Note: I am not an instructor, but I am very pro-instruction / continuing ed :)