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Old 08-28-2010 | 11:58 AM
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Default RE: Tiger 60 Build Thread

Been flying my Tiger 2 - 3 times a week for about a month now. Up until yesterday had no problems. Got caught in a cross-wind gust that flipped the  plane over on final approach about 8 to 10 ft off the runway. It cartwheeled into a grassy area and came to rest on its wheels about a hundred yards away. Didn't look too bad  until I got close. The vertical stab was cracked at the base and leaning over a little; the fuse was split just behind the canopy. The only thing holding the fuse together was the pushrods connected to the servos and a few pieces of covering. It is now on my workbench as I remove the Ultra-Cote, which by the way is a bear to remove. I'll have to fabricate the former and rebuild that part of the fuse sides. It's not as bad as it looks, I just need to ensure there are no hidden cracks in the fuse. Fortunately the wing came through it with no 'apparent' damage.

This plane is wonderful to fly. It does everything I want, and the .91 four stroke moves it through the sky without any issues. I started flying it with a 13X8 APC prop, but put a 14X6 on it and clipped the tips to make it 13 1/2. I clipped the prop because I wanted more clearance at the nose wheel. It is no speed demon, but a lot more controllable for me on the approach and landings. I figure it will take about a month of work to rebuild it and try it again.