Originally posted by flap
Yes, anything can fail, however, considering the TLC I put into those hinges while installing them, Id feel better about them had they lasted more than maybe 15 flights and 2 mos..
I consider this accident my fault and take all responsibility for the loss, however, this is a beginner forum and used correctly, can be a great tool.
If, however, beginners arent exposed to all the possibilities, the threads they start cant be as helpfull,...can they?
Ive learned a great deal since I found RCU last Sept or so, but, I learned from taking ALL the info provided and making my own decision as to how to use it.
Just my thoughts.
No offense was intended!
And as you point out being expossed to all possibilities is a good thing. that was the point of my comment when something like this happens it can serve to highlight places were we are a little lax like a good preflight.
I'm guilty of this also. I can't tell you how many times I've just refeuled and gone rather then preflight inbetween sometimes I've had it bite me.
Like I said for every guy that mistrusts a certain type of component another will swear by it.