>. If you think about it, this is where "cutting-edge technology" >starts - by interested, dedicated people, like yourselves asking >questions, making comments, trying new things, and coming up with new >solutions. >David Kopanski ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
You're right about all the "new and improved" ideas that come up on the KR net but this hinge thing is not one of them. With the exception of a "fiberglass hinge", it's all been done before. It's just a matter of whether or not you want to adapt it to your KR. Personally, I see no advantage to any design discussed over the original piano hinge. I was struck dumb the first time I saw the aluminum hinge on a Zenair 601 and couldn't believe what I was looking at. I guess it works just fine but to me,adapting that to a wood, foam, and glass wing is like running on a treadmill, you're not really getting any place. As for testing the glass hinge, you could have your KR built and have 500 hours of air time while you build a test rig to test the hinge for failure. Just no payback. This post is not intended to shut down creative thinking. I'm just adding a dash of reality to the technology stew we're cooking. Larry Flesner
