Question regarding the wing lock mechanism

[jcondon]

I see on the OneX videos that the wing locking mechanism is a lever that is always extended below each wing. Pushing that lever to the rear apparently unlocks the wing and allows it to be folded. I can’t tell if there are other locking mechanisms involved but if not, I am concerned about a possible bird-strike on that lever when in flight, or during takeoff hitting a small bush or a large rabbit. Could that not unlock the wing and allow it to fold? Hopefully I am missing something.

[MichaelFarley56]

I don't have a copy of the plans that illustrate the wing folding mechanism, but I do know there's a handle lock system incorporated into the design for just those reasons. If you watch the video of Jeremy demonstrating the wing fold procedure, you will see a smaller spring loaded lever that locks the main handle in place. This smaller handle is held in an "open" position with one hand while the main spar pin handle is moved backward with your other hand.

Great thought but I don't think you need to worry!

[jcondon]

Great! Thanks Mike.

I had suspected there was more to the locking mechanism than just that exposed lever but the demonstration video made it look so easy, I was a little concerned.

[GLENDSMITH]

Pushing the lever to the rear locks the wing and pulling unlocks the wing. And there is a safety pin.