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Old 02-06-2004 | 10:30 PM
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Default RE: RE: Regulators

Rajul..
It was pilot error. I was learning to torque roll. I am having some success with it, so I started working it closer to the ground. I was about 10-15' above the runway and it drifted directly over my head. I turned around to see it and that was it,,,,, I was able to roll it upright and pull it level as it impacted the ground. Broke the tail off, and the engine mount broke in half separating the engine and cowl from the fuselage. As I mentioned I gave it to a friend in the club and he already has it nearly airworthy again. So #1 will fly again, I just didnt have the patience to rebuild it. Hopefully #2 will last me a while.