trike wing sail tester

extra300s · Postby **extra300s** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:22 am

Hi guys. Whom in the Cape Town region has a tool to test ones trike wing sail? Are there many wings still flying that has passed the test being more than 12 years old?

Thanks
Karl

AndyG · Postby **AndyG** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:44 am

Hey Karl.

It's called a Bettsometer. My first trike wing was 13 years old and had still passed the test. Always hangared and put away straight after flying as the UV causes havoc with the fabric.

You been scarce lately.

extra300s · Postby **extra300s** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 11:56 am

Hi Andy

Yes, been busy trying to hide my urge to fly trikes again

Got a good deal on a trike again so might see me more here again. Just concerned about the wing. Who do u know of that replaces wing sails except solo wings?

Thanks

AndyG · Postby **AndyG** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 12:57 pm

Jenya and I think North Sails.

Frootbat · Postby **Frootbat** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:01 pm

Hallo,

Your friendly/'some not so friendly' - A.P. should/must have one???

Postby **Morph** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:26 pm

Gadget needs one as well. Yesterday after flying he noticed a small tear in the fabric at the wingtip. He touched it with his finger and the tear ripped bigger with almost no pressure

AndyG · Postby **AndyG** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 1:39 pm

Morph wrote:Gadget needs one as well. Yesterday after flying he noticed a small tear in the fabric at the wingtip. He touched it with his finger and the tear ripped bigger with almost no pressure

Definately needs to be tested.

Rusty · Postby **Rusty** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 3:53 pm

Hi All,

I believe Oupa G has one at Grootfontein.

Regards,

Rusty

skidmark · Postby **skidmark** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:23 pm

I believe Peter Wolf has one too at Morningstar. I know he is in Jhb at the moment. But it's worth a call.

AndyG · Postby **AndyG** » Thu Apr 08, 2010 8:44 pm

skidmark wrote:I believe Peter Wolf has one too at Morningstar. I know he is in Jhb at the moment. But it's worth a call.

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skidmark · Postby **skidmark** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 9:41 am

Hehe! Thanks.. looks like Mugabe with Malema's attitude.

Leprachaun · Postby **Leprachaun** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 11:59 am

Talk to Solowings , they have them made , Leprachaun