things we say when we crash
03-09-2008, 07:44 AM
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RE: things we say when we crash
"FLUTTER" <thud> last week
"Maneuver Complete" <pattern flyer crashes from mechanical failure while landing
"Damn"
Great stories guys....... keep'em coming
"Maneuver Complete" <pattern flyer crashes from mechanical failure while landing
"Damn"
Great stories guys....... keep'em coming
03-13-2008, 02:42 AM
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RE: things we say when we crash
I haven't laughed that hard in along time. Man those are some funny sayings. I know my first crash will be nothing but swears, still building my p51 .. I know the first time I crashed my raptor g2 in my basement had it in the air for a total of 5 seconds till I disintegrated the props all I could say was wow it's more powerful than I thought. I wasn't mad cause I bought spare props lol.
03-18-2008, 02:21 PM
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RE: things we say when we crash
The last time I was out, I think I said....
"Something fell off...something fell off...what is that thing" as I watch a piece of something fall off the plane and make its way to the ground shortly before the plane did.
Turns out it was a large piece of black monocote that came off the elevator. Apparently an elevator only works when its more than sticks and glue.
"Something fell off...something fell off...what is that thing" as I watch a piece of something fall off the plane and make its way to the ground shortly before the plane did.
Turns out it was a large piece of black monocote that came off the elevator. Apparently an elevator only works when its more than sticks and glue.
03-18-2008, 05:39 PM
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RE: things we say when we crash
After my fist "nose plant" from 100+ ft.
Thou shalt not fly though the sun. Thou shalt not fly through the sun. Thou shalt not fly through the sun......
Thou shalt not fly though the sun. Thou shalt not fly through the sun. Thou shalt not fly through the sun......
03-26-2008, 08:23 PM
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RE: things we say when we crash
My first landing/crash with my Firebird Freedom:
*grimace*"Oooohhhh... ouch."
*pause* "Uh... it's on the ground! In one piece! I did it! I landed! WOOT!"
Walk over calmly, bend the gear back into shape, five second preflight to make sure the v-tail's really in one piece, then a toss back into the air.
*grimace*"Oooohhhh... ouch."
*pause* "Uh... it's on the ground! In one piece! I did it! I landed! WOOT!"
Walk over calmly, bend the gear back into shape, five second preflight to make sure the v-tail's really in one piece, then a toss back into the air.
04-22-2008, 06:30 PM
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RE: things we say when we crash
i didnt think the tree was that close and i didnt think my plane was that far! just happened this weekend......the ONLY tree on 55 acres of flying field. just my luck...... check out my buddy who scaled the tree like a cheetah- where he is is where it was......
i couldnt have hit it again if i tried!!!
i couldnt have hit it again if i tried!!!
04-23-2008, 09:17 PM
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RE: things we say when we crash
Please insert favorite our gratuitous outrageous cuss word here [:@]__________ and try not to strangle your wife who is laughing hysterically
04-27-2008, 11:48 AM
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RE: things we say when we crash
Happened just yesterday to me a few weeks after my solo...
"what the hell? no no no NO NO NO!!!! [[[THUD]]] $#!^ "
then as someone pulls up after being alone with my sorrows, "you missed the fireworks!!!"
But it wasnt that bad!!! It will be flying again next weekend!
"what the hell? no no no NO NO NO!!!! [[[THUD]]] $#!^ "
then as someone pulls up after being alone with my sorrows, "you missed the fireworks!!!"
But it wasnt that bad!!! It will be flying again next weekend!
04-30-2008, 03:15 PM
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I crashed one over the weekend.
I've come to realize that I always tell myself the same thing right after it impacts the ground. I say "It's OK, it's fixable"
Needless to say, it's usually wishful thinking.
I've come to realize that I always tell myself the same thing right after it impacts the ground. I say "It's OK, it's fixable"
Needless to say, it's usually wishful thinking.
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RE: things we say when we crash
I don't remember that tree being there[&:][&:][&:]
I'm glad I don't own that plane anymore.
C.G.??? I thought you set up the c.g.!!!
So that's what wind shear does...
I'm glad I don't own that plane anymore.
C.G.??? I thought you set up the c.g.!!!
So that's what wind shear does...
05-06-2008, 01:48 PM
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RE: things we say when we crash
After my last crash I said, "Damn! Whud I do this time?"[X(]
A few years ago when I splattered my Telemaster Sr. all I could think of was "I hope the engine is ok."[
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And my most memorable words: "I knew I shouldn't have used THAT f'ing receiver!"[:@]
But by golly, we keep coming back for more. It's just so dog gone much fun!
Tom
A few years ago when I splattered my Telemaster Sr. all I could think of was "I hope the engine is ok."[
]And my most memorable words: "I knew I shouldn't have used THAT f'ing receiver!"[:@]
But by golly, we keep coming back for more. It's just so dog gone much fun!
Tom
05-06-2008, 03:57 PM
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RE: things we say when we crash
Me (calmly): I don't have it anymore...
Caller: Cycle your transmitter...
<Switch radio off and on as airplane rolls over and noses down>
Me (still calm): No change
<15 second pause while watching the plane disappear into the trees>
Me: Well that sucks...
Keep in mind, this crash completely destroyed a $2100 airframe and $500 engine, and damaged about $350 worth of servos... OUCH!
Caller: Cycle your transmitter...
<Switch radio off and on as airplane rolls over and noses down>
Me (still calm): No change
<15 second pause while watching the plane disappear into the trees>
Me: Well that sucks...
Keep in mind, this crash completely destroyed a $2100 airframe and $500 engine, and damaged about $350 worth of servos... OUCH!