Rotax 582 Running Issues... Help

[Dorsal]

Sooo sorry to hear, the post started out so well

[SkyPirate]

That is the second time recently this has happened, sorry to hear about that, i had put many miles on my model 2 towing it backwards, luckily this never happened to me

[Av8r3400]

Aw, Man! That just stinks. Is there no salvaging the plane with a new wing? Did the impact take the plane off the trailer? Why is she a write off?

[lburnard]

The aircraft was dragged off of the trailer, the rh wing is missing most of its trailing edge, the aileron is a crumpled mess, propeller damaged.

I really don't know what to do with it now, maybe strip it for parts...

[ackselle]

Oh that sucks and blows....all at the same time!

[Pilot4Life]

lburnard,
Sorry to hear about your Fox! What a hit on a great day. Perhaps the consolation is that you DID FLY HER, and maybe that'll be a motivation to repair with another fuse and wing or finding another kit to finish! Keep us posted on what you decide...

[Geowitz]

Wow. I am really sorry for you. I tow to the airport every time I fly and always tell people, "the most risky part of it is the ride to the airport". Obviously, this doesn't help you now and I am by no means trying to make you feel worse, but if anyone else should see this it would help to keep this from happening to them.

I made up this simple strap from nylon strap and a backpack clip. Both available at typical craft stores. If my pins ever slip out the strap keeps everything together.

[Paul Z]

lburnard,
Sorry about your Fox!

Paul Zz

[SkyPirate]

I have seen worse case situations get fixed,..don't give up on her..you can fix it

[lburnard]

Skypirate, I think I will try to fix her, it's not going to be easy but it's better than putting her in the trash. We have the technology to rebuild her... and I suppose aircraft structures is my trade but I've never worked on anything like this before.