Wills Wing T2C
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 5:13 pmWills Wing T2C.
This is a report of Tom Mayer’s glider. It has had the sail dismounted and the frame short packed. The goal here is to find out if there is capitol in this glider to be remunerated to the family. The glider survived the crash quite well. Upon initial examination of the glider there was a broken downtube, tip wand, mangled nose plates, and of course a broken long beam at the cross bar connection. The connection between the two cross bars remained intact. Many (3-5 on one side and at least 6 on the other) of the ribs broke in the batten pockets and were carefully removed.
After closer and more critical forensic inspection the following was found:
• The nose wires are missing.
• The keel has a significant double dent at the top of the cross bar connection.
• The inner right leading edge has a slight bend.
• The inner left leading edge has a slight bend.
• The downtube apex hardware is twisted.
• The left crossbar is deformed @ left leading edge junction
• The sail needs several repairs, most to the under surface, with a couple spots to the mylar upper surface.
As said earlier, the goal is to get some monetary satisfaction for the family. The carbon parts are ok except for the left crossbar and that can be repaired (my opinion). The base bar could use a fresh coat of resin, but seems to be in good shape. The carbon leading edge inserts are ok.
It would be best to consider this a package (basket case) as opposed to individual parts. All thoughts and offers considered (no trades).
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This is a report of Tom Mayer’s glider. It has had the sail dismounted and the frame short packed. The goal here is to find out if there is capitol in this glider to be remunerated to the family. The glider survived the crash quite well. Upon initial examination of the glider there was a broken downtube, tip wand, mangled nose plates, and of course a broken long beam at the cross bar connection. The connection between the two cross bars remained intact. Many (3-5 on one side and at least 6 on the other) of the ribs broke in the batten pockets and were carefully removed.
After closer and more critical forensic inspection the following was found:
• The nose wires are missing.
• The keel has a significant double dent at the top of the cross bar connection.
• The inner right leading edge has a slight bend.
• The inner left leading edge has a slight bend.
• The downtube apex hardware is twisted.
• The left crossbar is deformed @ left leading edge junction
• The sail needs several repairs, most to the under surface, with a couple spots to the mylar upper surface.
As said earlier, the goal is to get some monetary satisfaction for the family. The carbon parts are ok except for the left crossbar and that can be repaired (my opinion). The base bar could use a fresh coat of resin, but seems to be in good shape. The carbon leading edge inserts are ok.
It would be best to consider this a package (basket case) as opposed to individual parts. All thoughts and offers considered (no trades).
Post or send a PM
