Why Wont anyone reply to this?
> > Hi All,
> > I have recently crashed an irvine earlybird into a tree!(im a
> > beginner!) the wingpiece is badly damaged in a few places.+im missing a
> > piece.does anyone know what I should do?
> > could i try rebuild the missing annd damaged part,buy new wing or get > plans
> > for a wing that would suit it(where)?also im just wondering is plane
> > suitable to fly on flat ground with a bit of a breeze in south
> > ireland?orwould a heavier i.c. plane be better?
> > Thanks,
> > Conor H.
> >
That's a rather obscure plane, at least I've never heard of it before. Probably not sold here in the states, where most of the people in this group are from. Might try the UK group (uk.rec.models.radio-control.air)
I take it this is the plane you are talking about
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Looks like a more or less standard 2 meter glider wing. It can be repaired fairly easily, but a new wing could probably be had from Irvine. Or a wing from just about any 2 meter glider could be substituted. If you want to try the scratch and dent sale at
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, you might find a wing for a spirit or something similar that would do. Might take a few mods to the wing saddle area, so try to find a wing with the same root cord (distance from leading edge to trailing edge). If the chord and overall wing area are the same, you shouldn't have any problems. Just check your balance again. You mentioned a part that is missing, what is it?