I think it's more about the strain and moment on the wing attach fittings than the spar strength itself....but both are bloody strong anyhow.
John Martindale 29 Jane Circuit Toormina NSW 2452 Australia ph:61 2 6658 4767 m:0403 432179 email:john_martindale at bigpond.com web site: http://john-martindale-kr2.zxq.net -----Original Message----- From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of jon kimmel Sent: Wednesday, 21 August 2013 8:34 AM To: KRnet Subject: Re: KR> longer wings Strength is not my limiting factor...the @as5048 has about a 25% increase in strength alone due to the taller spar sections...add on top of that my spar caps are 10% thicker. ....snip.......