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Old 10-04-2011 | 06:00 PM
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Default RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

Yes, primarily a set of wings. Since I now have two sets of damaged wings, I should be able to get a good rib template, and maybe draw a decent wing plan. But it's going to be the "want to" factor that determines when it will get done. Since this is the third crash for this airframe, I'm not going to be in any hurry, I'm afraid. I don't plan on destroying it, but it will be sometime before I even think about fixing it. I have four other "fixable" wrecks standing in the corner now. All of them may/will be fixed "someday."

You guys enjoy your Staggerwings. I'll check in occasionally to see how things are going. Even tho' mine is out of commission, it's still one of my favorites.

Oh, and in case anybody is wondering, there is no way this crash can be blamed on the airframe, it was the power system, followed by pilot error due to not following proper procedures. Full scale emergency procedures also apply to our models in 99% of cases. Trouble is, we don't practice them!! This is what happens. Guess what I'm going to try to do now in my flying day. I do have another high speed, high wing loaded, complex system aircraft, my ASM F7F tigercat twin. Weighs the same, 21.5 lbs, actually a touch slower, 86 v 95 mph, with flaps and retracts. A good model to practice emergencies. (One of the best things about electrics, usually, lol.)