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Old 08-03-2008 | 05:59 PM
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Default RE: Showtime

my showtime is no more[]

after being in the air for about 30 seconds, it seem that the engine died, and by the time i realised what was going on it had lost too much air speed and stalled and dropped. no chance of recovery as i didn't have the altitude to do any thing.

mainly Fuselage damage, fire wall detached, and snapped just behind the wings. one wing and elevator slightly damaged but nothing serious.
surprisingly the landing gear stayed in place.

reason for engine dying, was down to the fuel tubing on the clunk being not tight enougth. it had come of the pipe in the bung. my own fault as i knew the tubeing on the outside of the tank wasnt too tight and put clamps on them, but didnt think to double check inside the tank.

will price up parts tomorrow, and decide whether its worth getting a complete kit or not.

also noticed before the flight that the covering on one wing had lifted at the front edge and was flapping from the Prop draft, so it was quickly taped down. anyone had covering issues ??