FlyFly DG1000 wing joiner diameter

Tonystott · Nov 04, 2009, 12:55 AM

I seem to be the only person who got a stainless steel joiner which is only 4.45mm thick for my DG1000. The expanded diagram "manual" shows it to be 6mm carbon, and I have only read anywhere of it being 6mm diameter, whether steel or carbon.

My question is... should I just accept this to be the new specs for this aircraft, or should I try to get a replacement airframe and wings from HobbyKing, if 4.45mm won't be strong enough?

thanks in advance

L-Spatz · Nov 04, 2009, 09:27 PM

4.45mm?? WOW!! I get a fair amount of wing waggle with a 6mm rod made from tool steel(Drill rod)that is much more ridgid than normal steel. My mind can't imagine how much flex will be in a 4.45mm rod. You pull into a loop and the wing tip's a going to touch and stay threre.

I would box it up and keep it as it may incease in value in time, kinda like a coin that only got stamped on one side.

Ken
SSP #6

Tonystott · Nov 04, 2009, 10:14 PM

Thanks Ken

Nov 04, 2009, 12:55 AM	#1
Tonystott Hooked and loving it! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Forster, NSW, Australia Posts: 5,310	FlyFly DG1000 wing joiner diameter I seem to be the only person who got a stainless steel joiner which is only 4.45mm thick for my DG1000. The expanded diagram "manual" shows it to be 6mm carbon, and I have only read anywhere of it being 6mm diameter, whether steel or carbon. My question is... should I just accept this to be the new specs for this aircraft, or should I try to get a replacement airframe and wings from HobbyKing, if 4.45mm won't be strong enough? thanks in advance

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Nov 04, 2009, 09:27 PM	#2
L-Spatz Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Redcliff Alberta Posts: 360	4.45mm?? WOW!! I get a fair amount of wing waggle with a 6mm rod made from tool steel(Drill rod)that is much more ridgid than normal steel. My mind can't imagine how much flex will be in a 4.45mm rod. You pull into a loop and the wing tip's a going to touch and stay threre. I would box it up and keep it as it may incease in value in time, kinda like a coin that only got stamped on one side. Ken SSP #6

Nov 04, 2009, 10:14 PM	#3
Tonystott Hooked and loving it! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Forster, NSW, Australia Posts: 5,310	Thanks Ken