aluminum rods vs. titanium rods: fatigue life

Someone has been flying around Hickory, NC area in a small plane maybe like what you're describing. When I first heard it, I thought airplane but then I thought it didn't sound exactly right. I walk outside to see what it was and it was flying really slow maybe a little faster than an ultralight.
Post some pictures.
Hummel Ultracruiser

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