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  1. Bob Parks

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    #1 Bob Parks, Sep 30, 2009
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    #2 davebdave, Sep 30, 2009
    And to think, the FAA grounded ours because it didn't have a compass correction card?
     
  3. future328driver

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    #3 future328driver, Sep 30, 2009
    Look at the aileron deflection. Lost so much lift on the left wing that it looks like he is in full deflection to try to maintain wings level.
     
  4. JasonMiller

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    #4 JasonMiller, Sep 30, 2009
    Holy cow! I bet you landed that puppy in a hurry,,
    glad your safe!
     
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    #5 James_Woods, Sep 30, 2009
    Is that part of the mummy's shroud that I see trailing from the left wing?
     
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    #6 sparky p-51, Sep 30, 2009
    Thought I told you guys to use Stitts on that thing Bob.
     
  7. Bob Parks

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    #7 Bob Parks, Sep 30, 2009
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    No, not really. The airplane flew okay with one aileron missing. You just didn't put the " bad" wing near the ground because you couldn't lift it. The aileron deflection in this shot was probably the start of a roll. Here's the rest of it.
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  8. Bob Parks

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    #8 Bob Parks, Sep 30, 2009
    See post, " Special Airplane.
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  9. snj5

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    #9 snj5, Sep 30, 2009
    So, this is a 65hp 7AC?
    Wow.
     
  10. Bob Parks

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    #10 Bob Parks, Sep 30, 2009
    Yes, completely stock, 65 HP, with 22 year old fabric. Flew like " A Champ."
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    #11 future328driver, Sep 30, 2009
    Thanks for the clarification. I guess the initiation of a roll would also explain the upward elevator deflection.
     

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