Pico Stick F Wing Reinforcement

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lagman - 19 Jun 2009 05:52 GMT

I've had some problems with the wings on my Pico Stick F folding on
me. I tried reinforcing them with push rods glued in place (bent in
the middle to allow for dihedral), but the rods just tore right
through the wing.

I've heard people suggest using a carbon rod or bamboo skewer along
the leading edge of the wing for added support, but wouldn't this
result in zero dihedral? I've heard you want as much dihedral as
possible on the Pico Stick F.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Dan

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richg99 - 19 Jun 2009 16:54 GMT

I added wing struts with Velcro on each end. Rich

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lagman - 22 Jun 2009 03:28 GMT

> I added wing struts with Velcro on each end. Rich

Can you explain more about what the struts are made out of and how the
velcro is used?

Thanks,
Dan

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richg99 - 22 Jun 2009 17:03 GMT

The struts are 1/4 by 1/16th basswood about 8 inches long. I glued a
sticky "pad" of Velcro onto each wing about two thirds out. I made the
basswood stick the length needed to attach to a similar stick "pad" glued
onto the fuse...right at the 90 degree angle; in line with the basswood
sticks.

I used Velcro since I could easily remove the supports when I had to take
the wing off. Obviously, one could glue or screw the approx 8 inch basswood
strips right onto the fuse and the wing.

Occasionally, the Velcro doesn't hold up to a loop etc. but, mostly the
plane flies along just fine.
I don't do many stunts with this small foam plane, of course. If you do,
then Velcro would NOT be an appropriate attaching method. Rich

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Pico Stick F Wing Reinforcement