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Old 11-13-2002 | 03:24 AM
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Default Sig LT 40 Wing

Don't worry, this is one rugged plane. I have never had a crash, just a midair with a T/F Contender. The Contender came down in a shower of balsa. I was able to land my plane.

The "windshield" was crushed, and a hole was ripped in the left side of the fuse. My left wheel was ripped off the gear. On the wing every rib on the left panel was turned to powder forward of the spar. The leading edge was fractured but not a complete break. I was amazed that the Ultracote held together. There was only a small hole in the covering.

Since it is an ARF, I had no plans to rebuild from. I called SIG and explained, and they were kind enough to fax me a rib pattern. I cut new rib pieces and attached them to the shear webs with triangle stock. Here is a pic of the wing post mortem.
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