[NSRCA-discussion] Free Stuff From Genesis Crash

[Phil S.]

I would have suggested a convenient place to shove, er, PUT his broken 
prop!!!!!

Phil Spelt, KCRC Emeritus, Secretary
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On 6/12/2014 10:28 AM, Ronald Van Putte via NSRCA-discussion wrote:
> I once saved an Ugly Stik for a guy whose airplane suffered aileron buzz (the uninformed call it flutter, but that's another story) and disconnected the servo from the ailerons.  I flew it with rudder only and landed it safely.  He complained because the prop was broken during the landing!
>
> Ron
>
> On Jun 12, 2014, at 7:36 AM, Jay Marshall via NSRCA-discussion<nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>  wrote:
>
>    
>> I only say that because I did a similar thing 2 weeks ago. Had a loose
>> aileron servo wire&  didn't check it before taking off. Plane was all over
>> the sky including a roll on takeoff.
>> I did get it back w/o damage but it was quite exciting for a few minutes!
>>
>> Jay Marshall
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org] On
>> Behalf Of Ronald Van Putte via NSRCA-discussion
>> Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2014 12:57 PM
>> To: General pattern discussion
>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Free Stuff From Genesis Crash
>>
>> Yeah, but, in this case, they were the same guy.
>>
>> Ron
>>
>> On Jun 11, 2014, at 11:12 AM, Jay Marshall via NSRCA-discussion
>> <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>  wrote:
>>
>>      
>>> The final responsibility lies with the pilot in command...
>>>
>>> Jay Marshall
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: NSRCA-discussion [mailto:nsrca-discussion-bounces at lists.nsrca.org]
>>>        
>> On Behalf Of Jon Lowe via NSRCA-discussion
>>      
>>> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 7:01 PM
>>> To: NSRCA
>>> Subject: Re: [NSRCA-discussion] Free Stuff
>>>
>>> That guy wouldn't be you, would it , Ron?
>>> Jon
>>>
>>> On Jun 10, 2014 4:49 PM, Ronald Van Putte via NSRCA-discussion
>>>        
>> <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org>  wrote:
>>      
>>>> A while back, the guy responsible for prepping my aircraft forgot to hook
>>>>          
>> up the aileron servos and the aircraft experienced an exciting rolling
>> takeoff, followed by loud crunching noises.  The fuselage is "smooshed" (a
>> technical term used by aeronautical engineers).  However, the wings, while
>> slightly damaged, are repairable and the horizontal tail components and
>> rudder are undamaged.  I am offering these parts for the cost of shipping
>> only, because I want to get this embarrassing reminder of the accident out
>> of my shop.
>>      
>>>> If interested, please contact me offline.
>>>>
>>>> Ron Van Putte
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