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Old 03-12-2007 | 07:08 PM
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Nerevar
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Default RE: Black Horse Ultimate


ORIGINAL: Coshy

Had to repair mine after first flight, fin cracked on leading edge during flight and started fluttering in the breeze. Removed fin and put in new one (really enjoyed that). 2nd flight, traling edge of stabiliser cracked on hinge point, top lightweight soft balsa/white wood used, fixed and strengthened that. Should have checked front of stabiliser and elevators as all were made of similar lightweight wood. 3rd flight, lucky to survive as leading edge of stabiliser both sides and elevators cracked and more fluttering in the breeze, at least the covering held it together, landed it. Ended up strengthening up both stabiliser and elevators as well as sheeting the tailplane. Had to add more weight up front to get balance correct.

Now it flies like dream
[sm=idea.gif]Sounds like it might have needed bracing wires from the fin to the stab and from the bottom of the fuselage to the bottom of the stab - Similar to the Great Planes Ultimate.[sm=50_50.gif]