rich wrote:
That Rans looks like a piece of crap. Of all the acrobatic planes out
there to choose from, why anyone would choose that model for that
purpose is beyond me. Is it cheap? is that why it's popular?


Notice that the wing came off intact.

Looks like the struts folded in compression.

Also note the very narrow angle, since the struts go to the bottom
of the fuselage (on a mid wing).

I'd sure like to be able to inspect the remains...


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Richard Lamb