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Old 04-17-2002 | 04:27 AM
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Default Jinxed CUB ?

Well it did not wind up in the tree this time, but it seems that this plane just was not meant to be. Made repair to holes in covering, and yes CA to the hinges this time. Put the plane up and she flew perfect, no surprises. Landings were straight forward and very easy. Then on third flight - made turn to pass in front of runway and turn for landing. The most unnerving sound, and the sight of covering peeling off the top of the wing. The Cub did it's best to stay stable but with no covering on top right half of wing it just wasn't going to happen. Made the walk and to my surpise it actually survied the crash which was straight in. Minor damage to fuse, one strut support and one wing rib. To think - TOP FLIGHT'S SUPER Mono Coat turned completely loose and yes I did all the right things before applying. Took other pieces of remaing SUPER MONO COAT and tried it on scrap wood. NO it don't stick. Guess its not meant for this little Cub to fly.