Never been properly tested.
Hm. Only 115 years experience, including 2 world wars…
Are fabric wings dangerous?
I find that unfortunately worded. Of course fabric wings are dangerous. All wings are dangerous. Everything in aviation is dangerous. Actually most things outside aviation are dangerous, too. I read the meaning to be “are fabric covered wings more dangerous than others?” and there I think yes, they might be, particularly in case of bird strike (as pointed out). Myself flying a dacron-covered plane (wings and fuselage and empennage) I am aware of the risk – but statistics tell me it should not be my first concern, not by a long way.
And if you are so much worried, consider installing a ballistic parachute, this will help make a mid-air survivable too.
I strongly belive and try to shary the message that wood/fabric airplanes should be sold at price of fireplace wood….
PM me first if you have any to sell? I’ll give you a better price.
