Seems kind of dead here.........so..............a question:
Did anyone here ever build a Riley Wooten PIRATE (June, 1955 Flying Models) and not have trouble with the inside wing bucking where the main spar (1/8 x 7/8 x 36) was relieved of some wood to allow movement of the belcrank? I did in 1955 and so did a flying buddy. We both used K&B .35 greenheads for power and both planes had the inside wing fold at the belcrank, after a few flights where tight maneuvers were performed. I know Riley used the Fox .35 stunt (less powerful) in his versions, but It seems that there was a design flaw that was overlooked and was included in the published article/plans. I am betting that someone out there has had the same experience..........TDurrill