ORIGINAL: JetsRC
Well this weekend happened what I thought was almost impossible... I crashed with a bird...
I was flying my F-4 doing a low pass over the runway when a bird passed right in front of my jet. I was going full power and at about 1,5 meters above ground. No time to react and I heard a big noise and a bird and feathers all over. The F-4 barelly moved and I gently pull up elevator to gain altitude and see what was the status of the jet. After a pass I lowered the landing gear and landed the F-4 safetly. For my luck I hit the bird with the nose of the jet and then with the cockpit. Most damage is on the canopy and cockpit. The nose has a few cracks on the paint but no apparent damage. But I will do a good inspection of the are inside.
Well I am very sorry for the bird but I am happy the damage to my F-4 was just that, since it could have been a LOT worst. I hope to have it flying again soon.
Michel
Well that settles it. Time to put the bird proof conopies on these puppies.
Glad to see the F-4 made it back safely.
Don't forget to put the little bird symbol on the side of the fuse and give the pilot and bird a proper burial.
Good Luck
Joe L.