~crash~

[surjer]

Well, I got brave today and tried my 1st loop. My knees were literally shaking. Not sure why because every other flight I have been calm. Winds were around 5mph constant and I am still using my stock 7cell battery. Anyways I got it up to altitude and then dived a little to get some speed. Then the mistake came in.. I guess I got nervous and pulled up real hard on the elevator and a couple of the rubber bands popped in mid air. then the plane was hard to steer so I decided to bring it in. Well on final approach it started heading towards some metal bleachers so I fat fingered my left from right and well.... NOSE DIVE! lol

Cracked the fuse @ the battery box and broke a prop. I also managed to rip the connectors for the wing struts at the wings.. Basically after the loop I was flying with no wing struts and 2 VERY loose rubber bands. Its amazing the wing didnt just pop off....

Here are some pictures of the damge...

[cjg]

A little 5 minute epoxy on that fuselage and you will be good to go! I recommend do it right - take the battery box out, reglue the fuse, then reassemble. I've been flying all summer after fixing a break in the same area yours is in.

[surjer]

Where can I find 5 Minute Epoxy?

[cjg]

Any walmart, hardware store, etc. It comes in two part tubes which you mix together.