RC Aircraft flying on Winnipesaukee

Rich · 07-31-2014, 02:40 PM

Ouch! Sorry to hear this.

Where were you flying?

Did the control horn pull out of elevator, or did the clevis part from the control horn?

Normally I secure my clevises (especialy the plastic clevises) with a bit of fuel tubing to keep them from opening in flight.

Pine Island Guy · 07-31-2014, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich

Normally I secure my clevises (especialy the plastic clevises) with a bit of fuel tubing to keep them from opening in flight.

I don't know why but this struck me as a) very naughty sounding, and b) out of a Monty Python skit

I'm sorry for the damage to your aircraft, but thank you for the humor break on a crazy day in the office when I'd really prefer to be at the Lake!!

-PIG and all clevises tightly secured!

p.s. on a serious note, I would love to be a spectator sometime if any of the RC flyers are interested in having me, even after the above message...

Rich · 07-31-2014, 04:48 PM

It's good to know I could bring a smile to your day.

I'm glad I didn't say something like 'Laytex'!

Right now I don't do much organized flyhing and it seems like not many other pilots are interested in it.

So unless I decide to show up at the forum-fest, you may have a hard time finding me with my aircraft in the air.

Fast Algae · 07-31-2014, 05:47 PM

Right in the middle of the lake. The control horn came out of the elevator.

The plane had maybe 100 flights on it, but it led a rough life. It is made out of Depron, which is similar to crunchy smoke. It is the same foam they use for meat packing trays. It is not conducive to boating, especially if there is a dog on board. Makes for an ultra light airframe, that if it hit you, would not be too much different than getting hit with a nerf football.

I was going to try and rebuild, but that front that just went through, picked it up and polished it off. Rip out the expensive parts and build another one....

07-31-2014, 02:40 PM	#1
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,247 Thanks: 74 Thanked 346 Times in 236 Posts	Ouch! Sorry to hear this. Where were you flying? Did the control horn pull out of elevator, or did the clevis part from the control horn? Normally I secure my clevises (especialy the plastic clevises) with a bit of fuel tubing to keep them from opening in flight. __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

07-31-2014, 04:48 PM	#3
Rich Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Derry / Gilford Posts: 1,247 Thanks: 74 Thanked 346 Times in 236 Posts	It's good to know I could bring a smile to your day. I'm glad I didn't say something like 'Laytex'! Right now I don't do much organized flyhing and it seems like not many other pilots are interested in it. So unless I decide to show up at the forum-fest, you may have a hard time finding me with my aircraft in the air. __________________ Don't listen to me, obviously I don't understand what I'm talking about! Let's help each other save time and money: WinniGas.com

07-31-2014, 05:47 PM	#4
Fast Algae Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 9 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Right in the middle of the lake. The control horn came out of the elevator. The plane had maybe 100 flights on it, but it led a rough life. It is made out of Depron, which is similar to crunchy smoke. It is the same foam they use for meat packing trays. It is not conducive to boating, especially if there is a dog on board. Makes for an ultra light airframe, that if it hit you, would not be too much different than getting hit with a nerf football. I was going to try and rebuild, but that front that just went through, picked it up and polished it off. Rip out the expensive parts and build another one....