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Old 05-14-2013 | 03:50 AM
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Default RE: Seagull Extra 300 - 75 assembly thread.

No, the damage was too extensive. I've already got a new one ordered. I figured out that the elevator hinges were not glued properly. The hinge material will not wick the ca very well, maybe 4 mm of the hinge had glue on it. I'm surprized it lasted as long as it did. I'll use Great Planes CA hinges or Robart hinge points this time with epoxy.
All is well though, it gives me a chance to avoid any mistakes I made on the first one. The engine and all radio gear survived without any damage. The ground where it impacted was very soft, maybe a foot or two from the edge of a pond.