Miles McCallum wrote:
>
> Not a common problem that I am aware -although the latching mechanisms have
> undergone several revisions :) but it has happened, and murphy's law
> states.... etc.
> Hence the desire for wingtip skids...
>
> Anyone know the source of some (cheap) titanium stock.... say 1/8" X 3/4" X
> 20"...
>
> Miles
>
Check with glider manufacturers or glider maintenance organisation.
Gliders often have such devices on their wingtips and would also
probably have a hole for a tiedown rope.
Regards Denys Gover
Canberra Australia.
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