All good things come to an end

That's a shame, but it happens.

Phil

I read this first thing this morning and wasn't able to respond. Kim is right, no pictures are necessary. But it sounds like the up-side is that the fuse isn't broken. I figure if you cut out some new parts it'll be as pretty as before. Think back to what a sad pile of used up sticks and glue chips it was when you got it. I have to admit, I had my doubts, but you rebuilt it splinter by splinter and it came out strong and airworthy. And the other up-side is, you didn't wreck the Clown.

My best PCSD advice is to take a break for a day or so, and go fly the Clown without trepidation. When you get back to Okie, start building your new ones. The Ring can wait a while. I know it pales in comparison, but my BFS-II is hanging from the ceiling with no engine and a cracked nose.
Rusty

It may be no consellation but remember "The worst that can happen is the worst that can happen!"

Have a look at these - particularly the Ringmaster.

http://flyinglines.org/crashes.html

Thanks all,

Things looked much better today. It should be an easy fix, some structural, but mostly cosmetic. Rusty I flew the Clown right after, but took it real easy. Almost had an incident due to my nerves I imagine.

Ian, those crash pictures make mine look pretty tame!

Here is my last flight in NM, headed home on Friday. Back to contest flying!!!!!

If you listen close you can hear me yell wooooo! as I pull out of a very close outside. It's a boring flight though due to my stones shrinking after the previous one. Interesting to note that my tank run was 6:20 or so on 3.5oz. All I changed was the prop from a 10x5 to a 9.5x6. On the 10"  prop my runs were roughly two minutes less. Can anyone explain that?

You probably needled it back for less fuel flow to swing the smaller prop and increased the run time. You got a lot of lean laps before it ran out. Uniflow might help that, but I'm certainly not the expert. Yeah, that was one low pass there, but your reflexes were good enough to save it. I heard you yelp.

That's right I did dial it back. I think maybe close to a full turn. Might have been less of a load as well.

Nice flight Ron!

Sorry to hear you splatted the Ringmaster...but its part of the game, I'm just glad it wasn't the black n white Clown! I think if i were to build a 'oldie' i'd also do the black/white checker, i love it!

Hard to say about the props, but i'd think if they were the same make/type the 9.5x6 would have a greater load then a 10x5...so who knows?

Mark Boesen wrote:
Nice flight Ron!

Sorry to hear you splatted the Ringmaster...but its part of the game, I'm just glad it wasn't the black n white Clown! I think if i were to build a 'oldie' i'd also do the black/white checker, i love it!

Hard to say about the props, but i'd think if they were the same make/type the 9.5x6 would have a greater load then a 10x5...so who knows?

Thanks Mark,

The 10x5 was APC and the latter a MA.

I fixed it...... You probably can't tell from the picture, but the top of the cockpit and rudder are still dented in. I'll use some filler and paint on it when I get home

I removed the covering off of the bottom of the wing and repaired the ribs and recovered. Soldered and wire wrapped the axle back on and CA'd the cracked horiz stabilizer. I also cleaned up the old Fox. Back in the saddle again!

Looking good!

Phil

Thanks Phil!

Aw, sorry to hear that! I think I saw it's first flights. Right?

Man, that is some GREAT room service they have there! You can't even tell it was damaged. They did a good job! LOL!

My Super Ringmaster is done...glue is drying to hold the windscreen in place. You'll see it soon.I hope it works well! It has a Fox .35, 50th Anniversary on it. Keep an eye peeled...

Yeah the housekeeping was top notch!

Can't wait to see your Super Ring!

Ron