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How is this wing testing method?

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Aviator168

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Say I build a wing with a spar already tested. I attach a 1' by 2' suction cup on the upper surface and weight down the wing by the appropriate load for that area(15lb/f^2 wing load at 6g is 180lb). If the skin does not get peeled off, I then move to the next spot until whole wing is tested.
 
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