Comment on "Battens falling out of a trike wing during flight"
...batten tention. These things are rare and should be adressed in your preflight inspection.i have heard of a...was unhurt. I would not be overly worried do a good check do a good preflight.Comment on "Battens falling out of a trike wing during flight"
I know of another case, 1-2 battens lost due to being unclipped ... missed in preflight I think. They went into the ocean, not sure if spear fishing is legal there :). Pilot landed the airplane OK, but reported scary handling on they way downComment on "Installing a BRS (recovery parachute)- Preference / use by Country"
“No checklist…not preflight…no safety pin…no chute…no more” - Full page ad the surviving family members placed in Hang Gliding magazine add from the 1970’s, with photo of the folded up wing on its way down.Comment on "Battens falling out of a trike wing during flight"
...tried to land but with a severe right turn resulted in a crash upon landing. The pilot was hurt but ok.None the less but something was missed in preflight.