Sunfish, I think the concern after hitting an animal is not solely the dent it makes in the leading edge. What effect has the force that made the dent excerted on the underlying structure of the wing. Let's say I hit an emu or a roo near the wingtip at speed on landing. It makes a bit of a dent on the leading edge but doesn't look too bad aerodynamically. As a pilot am I qualified to determine that that's the only damage and the aircraft is safe to fly without being inspected by an engineer?
Last edited by Phil O'Rupp; 6th Jan 2013 at 01:10.