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Old 30th Jul 2001, 20:33
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While it is true that the wing could support the same load which would result ina higher G loading.

The battery mount for example is still limited to 2.5 Gs and is carrying the same load. Same thing for the engine mount.

Who says the wing has to be the first thing to fail?

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