Originally Posted by
VH-XXX
Detachable wings are a "feature" on most light aircraft.
Without knowing who the pilot was I'd suggest he might be a little old-school or Commercial given that he resorted to this measure. Last time I looked this procedure wasn't in the Bini's PPL syllabus.
I don't see what you are on about, it's by design, has happened many times before, will happen again and is probably a very safe option for crashing and when you have no options due to terrain!
With all due respect, VH-XXX, but how on earth does one 'resort to this measure'?? I'd say that while trying to conduct a forced landing, you'd have other things on your mind than getting out, taking the fairing off, and unbolting the wings.
If there IS a 'detach wings' lever in PA28's, I'd certainly like to know where it is.
I have a few hours in JDI myself - very sad.