Jay Honeck wrote:

And for you die-hard Cessna fans, don't EVER look at the wing spar attach
points... You'll never do a steep turn in your 172/182 again!

I have. What is the problem? :-)


Well, to my (admittedly un-trained) eye, there doesn't appear to be enough
"there" there...

:-)

Ha, ha, ha. I guess being an engineer, I figured there was enough. :-)

Personally, I much prefer strut braced wings as any engineer (and many
non-engineers!) know that a triangle is one of natures favorites
structurally. A cantilever requires more weight for equivalent
strength. I always took great comfort looking out at those struts on my
182 when I was getting bounced around unmercifully over the Allegheny's
on a windy day.


Matt