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Old 08-23-2009 | 11:48 PM
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Default Big Stik 60 Weak Spot

I was inspecting my recently assembled Big Stik I just noticed the fuse was cracked right in front of the horizontal stab on both sides. I can actually grab the horizontal stab and move it from side to side laterally about a 1/4 inch. I've had less than 15 flights and I reinforced this area when initialing building the model. I can't believe it already cracked. Maybe the 90 two stoke is too much for this model?

I'm really glad I decided to tinker with the model this evening. It would have really sucked to have the entire tail assemble come off in flight. If you have a Great Planes Big Stik, make sure you check this area before each flight. Even if you already fixed or reinforced it previously, I'd still make a habit of checking it at least after each day's outing. Looks like the popsicle sticks and epoxy are coming back out.