"JJ Sinclair" wrote in message
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Frank wrote Maybe the tape and control linkages are _just_
enough........

OK, I'll buy the "tape" would be strong enough to do the job. Now, when a
bystander askes, "Is that tape all that holds the wings on?" We can
honestly
say, On thes Kestrel, it is.
:)
JJ Sinclair

Two of the control rods are pinned in the Slingsby Kestrel 19. Don't know
about the 17.

Frank