Category Archives: Crashes

Well, that could have gone better

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Mark

The maiden flight crash of my 10′ scratch-built wing.

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Well, that’s not good.

Posted on June 21, 2016 by Mark

Yesterday, I took my Blade 350 QX out for the first time in … forever. It’s developed the nasty habit of flipping onto its back and crashing. I upgraded the firmware to 3.0 (a story in itself) so that I could … Continue reading →

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Maiden flights (and crashes) of my scratch built megawing

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Mark
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A fairly terrible maiden.

Posted on April 5, 2016 by Mark

Well, I had a fairly disastrous maiden today with my Skybuggy 300. Balanced on the main spar, near the rear of the recommended CG range, the plane was uncontrollable. On take-off, it went straight up… … and came straight down. … Continue reading →

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Oh no – not again!

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Mark

  I got my Dynam Gee Bee Sportster put back together after the last crash and took it out for a re-maiden. Everything went great … until this happened.

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Gee Bee down

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Mark
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S.E.5a crash and (hopefully) repair

Posted on June 7, 2015 by Mark

Important note if you are attempting this repair. The front and rear cabane pins extend from the wing at two different angles, are two different sizes, and have holes drilled at two different locations. Make sure you know which pin … Continue reading →

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Radian ejects a spinner

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Mark

During my first test flight with the Radian’s new electronics, one of the propellers let go and the spinner snapped and flew off. Time for a new spinner/prop setup. Maybe something shiny and aluminum.

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That could have gone better.

Posted on February 22, 2015 by Mark
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Thank you, Gorilla Glue!

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Mark

After stalling my Parkzone SE5a and crashing into the ground, breaking both wings, it was Gorilla Glue to the rescue!

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Mustang down!

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Mark

Well, that could have gone better.

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An-2 Down

Posted on May 27, 2014 by Mark

Whoopsie.

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