Category Archives: Crashes

Twisted Hobbies Crack Turbo Beaver up a Tree

Posted on March 23, 2014 by Mark
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ESC Fire!

Posted on March 10, 2014 by Mark

There’s a first time for everything and today that thing was my ESC spontaneously breaking into flames. I took my GWS Tiger Moth, Ella, out for some flying today for the first time in a couple of months. I mounted … Continue reading →

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2013 Crash Compilation

Posted on February 2, 2014 by Mark

A few of my less-than-perfect flights from the last year.

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Gripon re-maiden and crash

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Mark

I remaidened my Gripon after implementing my battery mod (seen here) and it went poorly. A few seconds into the flight, I lost power to the motor and the plane went it hard. I’m afraid it’s bent pretty far out … Continue reading →

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That could have gone better!

Posted on April 13, 2013 by Mark

I’m not entirely sure what happened here. The plane was fine and then … it just really wanted to climb. It put its nose all the way up and stalled and I could not get control before it spiraled to … Continue reading →

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Fixing a foamie – putting Pierre’s Tiger Moth back together

Posted on January 24, 2013 by Mark

I fly a lot, therefore I crash a lot. Not all the time; the overwhelming majority of my RC flights are without serious incident. But sometimes, you’re gonna lose one. I thought I’d dedicate a post to the repair process. … Continue reading →

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First big crash of the year – Crazy Pierre piles it in

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Mark

I’m not entirely sure what happened, but Pierre’s Tiger Moth went into a spin and I couldn’t pull it out. The results were semi-grim: top wing torn off and broken in half, fuselage snapped in two …

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2012 – The Year in Crashes

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Mark

Every year (well, both of them) I put together a compilation of crashes, spills, cartwheels and other ‘uh-oh’ moments in my R/C flying career. Here’s 2012’s selection. Enjoy!

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Glassing the Wings – trying to save the Pico Moth

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Mark

Here is my GWS Pico Tiger Moth after nearly every flight. Profoundly tired of constantly repairing the plane’s over-brittle wings, I decided to try adding some fiberglass for strength. I’m only glassing the wings out to about 1/3 – 1/2 … Continue reading →

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Pico Moth, crashed again

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Mark

I’m about ready to give up, for now at least, on my pretty little Pico Tiger Moth. I don’t know if I got a bad batch of foam or what, but these wings (and the tail) are made of floppy … Continue reading →

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Adventures in Stupidity

Posted on May 29, 2012 by Mark

I recently got my brother-in-law into R/C planes. His first plane was a Dynam Hawk Sky which, after a few obligatory crashes, he was learning to fly pretty well. In preparation for adding more planes to his fleet, he purchased … Continue reading →

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Monday in the park.

Posted on May 22, 2012 by Mark

I went out to fly with my brother-in-law. I took both my light and heavy Strykers, as well as my new P115 flying wing. He brought his Dynam Hawk Sky and a Champ. Unfortunately, the Hawk Sky developed problems, but … Continue reading →

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