Structural Testing Of Homebuilt Aircraft
The FAA has sport planes, the gust load factor is, (French Cricket) and 3(b) the compos-
categorized load factors as follows: however, often less than the maneu- ite (wood?) solution. Wings of this
3.8 (normal category), 4.4 (utility), 5.3 vering load factor. In any case, the kind should preferably be tested while
(sailplanes and motorgliders), and 6 designer/plans vendor can easily clar- installed in the fuselage because the
for aerobatic aircraft. The designer of ify the situation. anti-torsional fittings and pins, Figure
a homebuilt usually goes higher than 3(c), and holes require a tight fit and a
the FAA load factors, realizing the TESTING THE WING certain degree of freedom in move-
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