Has anyone flown theirs " without" the struts?? The wing rod and wing seem strong enough. Some days just running to the field for a quick flight or two I have threatened to just leave them off? Mine has a DLE 30 and I'm an old low and slo guy. I could not do extreme aerobatics if I wanted to. Thanks Brian Smith

I kept my struts on the wings at all times. Might be ok without. I don't recall knowing if the manual said otherwise. If your putting around sure it's fine, but even a loop too fast could be fatal.

Perhaps it is possible, but I would not fly without... I have seen too many high wing planes lost because of not flying with struts installed.


Off Topic- Hope you and your wife are doing well Brian! We met in 2011 when I met the both of you in Chattanooga to pick up your TF P-47. The bird is in flying condition now, but does not see as much air time as it deserves. This was my first giant back in 2011, THANK YOU!

Those screen names just throw me for a loop. But the pic brought it all back. Sounds good on the model. Take care. Brian

Originally Posted by Vapor Trails

Perhaps it is possible, but I would not fly without... I have seen too many high wing planes lost because of not flying with struts installed.


Off Topic- Hope you and your wife are doing well Brian! We met in 2011 when I met the both of you in Chattanooga to pick up your TF P-47. The bird is in flying condition now, but does not see as much air time as it deserves. This was my first giant back in 2011, THANK YOU!