That’s the follow on to the Gossamer Condor. If it’s like the Condor, the wing spar is made of three tubes joined together. It was discovered there’s less weight with three tubes joined together than a single bigger tube. And surprisingly the strength was the same.
rehwaldj@reddit
Was just there a few weekends ago! Incredible museum!
Did you go outside to see all the really big planes under the covered display area? If not you missed some really awesome stuff!
Maple_Leef@reddit (OP)
Yes i did the 747 was cool
Designer_Buy_1650@reddit
That’s the follow on to the Gossamer Condor. If it’s like the Condor, the wing spar is made of three tubes joined together. It was discovered there’s less weight with three tubes joined together than a single bigger tube. And surprisingly the strength was the same.
dchap1@reddit
Thanks for sharing. Where is this museum?
Monkeyfeng@reddit
Seattle
dchap1@reddit
Thank you.