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Old 06-16-2005 | 09:11 PM
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Default Phoenix Models hardware caution!

Just a caution to anyone using the stock Phoenix Models hardware, I lost my Strega yesterday due to a failure of the elevator control horn. It snapped off at the base, leaving both base plates still attached to the elevator. It was my fourth flight of the day and was on downwind when it let go - fortunately got it pointed away from the pits before it impacted. the plane was totaled, but it could have been much worse if somebody was hit.
I had upgraded the pushrod clevises (as I usually do) and epoxied the pre-installed hinges, but this wasn't enough.
On a positive note, I was impressed enough with the plane and its build quality ( got a close-up look after the crash!)that I just ordered a new one along with some Du-Bro control horns.....
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