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Subject: D-EUPA does not fly yet, but ....
From: Norbert P. Hoffmann <nphffmn@ibm.net>
Date: Sat, 28 Aug 1999 15:53:01
D-EUPA (#271) does not fly yet, but she has taken a major hurdle.
Here in Germany, we have to do a load test - the fuselage will be turned
upside down, properly supported, and wings attached. Than each wing will
be loaded with 1035 kg or 2290 lb ! (roughly equivalent to a compact car
loaded with 2 adults and a child !)
The wing tips went down by 34cm, the wooden supports made some scary
noises, but I'm happy to report that everything went ok!

Norbert
#271



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