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Is this wing deformation normal or worrying?

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Old 25th Jul 2014, 02:18
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Is this wing deformation normal or worrying?

This Bede jet RH wings upper skin is a little worrying or not?

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Untitled Document
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BD-5 FEATURES
explain.
(Reminds me of some flying that I did with Les some years back.)

Some types are designed for the skins to buckle well below limit load so normal and not a concern in that case.
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thanks, good to hear

Glad its all under control, Id never seen this on any aircraft I flew!
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