The theory how forces act on the joint, the kinds of destruction, bar anchor problem of U-shaped bar and the length of hinge were further discussed and analyzed.

The Key West wood frame structure is now Kelly's Caribbean Bar Grill and Brewery, owned by Top Gun star Kelly McGillis, with its wing-shaped bar nodding to the spot's place in aviation history.

Contemporary lighting fixtures also contrast with the older decorative elements in the restaurant, where an oval-shaped bar is surrounded by wooden stools and small tables spill out onto a terrace.