Hello, With this discussion on spar strength I was curious to know if any of the techniques discussed, along with the extra thickness of the 5048 airfoil, would add enough strength to the center section to allow for fitting of the 1-B wings? Adding a large amount to the span would no doubtedly lower the g rating, but would it not be feasable to build a 2-B using a laminated center section to beef up the structure for the needed support?
Steve and I have a lot in common, we're both in Houston headed for Reno. He wants to race and I'd like to catch some of that Minden wave. Been lurking here for most of 2003 and have found the discussion interesting, so I finally decided to throw out my first newbie/dumb questions. As for me I'm not an engineer, but one sure fire way to see if the spar would take the weight would be to build one and test to destruction. If anyone has a slightly less expensive solution I'd love to hear and yes, I need to do some homework with regards to wood strength, any suggested reading besides the archives? I'm sure anyone that might want to avoid the hassle of medical exams would be too. (trust me doc, my prostate is A-OK) KR design decision made, still gravity bound on Suzuki. B. Ferguson Houston, TX
