Turbycat Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 It all depends what model it is. I tend to be braver (more foolhardy) with my older hack type stuff. Just get another up asap. If it's one I've spent time building I get a bit annoyed at myself but not for long. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erfolg Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Crashes are just part of modelling as far as I can see, That is why I partly prefer smaller models. I have noted that many modellers who never crash models, have very poor memories. By crashes,I mean anything which requires a repair. That covers everything from a poor landing, to a model going in from a great height. As for reasons, poor landings are mostly a lack of judgement, going in from height, are mostly unexplained. Although I have had Nicad failure, burnt out motor as issues, not always resulting in a arrival, although close. Recently I did a Douglas Bader, a loop at low level, where the ground just got in the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Molineux Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I crashed my beautiful Astro Hog a few weeks ago and am still sulking now! Entirely my own fault. Nose dived into the floor whilst inverted. It'll get fixed eventually....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Etheridge 1 Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 I still mourn the loss of two free flight planes in one day in 1962 at Epsom Downs, an own design plus a 1946 Southern Dragon as described before. Since then I have been able to repair all my planes that have been damaged. My last major crash was with my 1970's 'Easy Rider' which took off in a cross wind, gained little height and zoomed off at full pace such that I 'lost it' and it piled in breaking the wings in half and damaging the fuselage but not the engine. Everyone present from the club thought it was written off but not so, I did repair it but suffered embarrassment and loss of confidence as a result. The repaired plane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 First moment after crash I feel so ugly and stupid, as all my crashes are my fault. After I get home, everything gets fixed, then I fly again. My Spit is good example Crash And repaired Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 My biggest problem since the advent of solarfilm etc as opposed to tissue and dope is to try and make the repaired "constructionally" framework (easier if you built it yourself from a kit or plan or home design of course) look like new.with the "re-covering ".It's easy covering small holes with decals etc ,but if you've a quarter of a wing for instance,then it's not so easy to get a good aesthetically (fuelproof) result IMHO & experience". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pyro stu Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 Pick up the bits throw in back of car & carry on, I always try & take 4 to the patch lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorer Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 None of the options available,i just curse a little and then laugh! i suppose thats why others look at me strangely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Concorde Speedbird Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 None of the options! I laugh it off, and then at home I repair it! CS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hooper Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 After the 'Walk of Shame' to retrieve the wreckage, I like to fly another model immediately just to show that I'm no cry-baby, and built of sterner stuff. However, the bits get taken home, and then are left well alone for a day or two. Only then will I decide whether to repair the airframe or not. If it's just an ARTF, then the decision is based on pure expedience. OTOH if it's an own-design, then I'm far more inclined to commence corrective surgery. You can't thwart gravity forever. tim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFlyingCrust Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 It happens. Shrug shoulders and carry on. Yes I do a review of what happened but don't linger. I enjoy building and repairing anyway so it means I have something to do in the evening Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max50 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 Touch wood. No crashes yet. I'm a beginer on FW for 4years.But with heli's i had quite a few. All my fault. You viewed it as part of the learning curve. You're going to have a crash sometime . So i'd pick up the bits; order the parts; re-assemble and carry on. Actually rebuilding the heli was part of the fun; (if you call it fun ). Just keep on flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max50 Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 I do view crashes as repairs, and not the straightening out or re-aligning of the front wheel; which gets a hammering by beginers. . I think the quick re-actions while flying helis helps a lot and the nose in hovering and flying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Miller Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 When you have been crashing models for the last 60 years you just learn to accept it with a grin. A bit of analysis to find the cause and make sure that it doesn't happen again until next time and carry on. Perhaps even have a laugh over the crash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bouncebounce crunch Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 All depends on the final outcome but a bit of moping goes on in my shed while i write out a list of repairs and what hardware is needed. if all that is left is the tail feathers to hang from the wall like a set of antlers or moose head, well what can you do? zip all, and just wait for the snide remarks from your comrades they are usually worse than the crash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Tweddle Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 OH so Free Flight counts: Diesel too rich result wings folding after hand launch as power increased. Radio I have the right to remain silent; let me say a good many though. I did spend the best part of an afternoon looking for one FF model, only to see a crowd of Cows in a field taking an interest in her, got it back all in one, how did they go so far on just an eyedropper tank full of fuel. Every one down to me and I do try and learn but... I enjoy the hobby and all that goes with it + I remember Sir Isaac a lot. David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben B Posted January 25, 2013 Share Posted January 25, 2013 Wot no option to say "who shot me down!" and start talking about interference and how rubbish 2.4Ghz on Spektrum/JR/Futaba (delete where applicable). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave wal Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 i used to breakdown and cry quite a lot,but with councelling and help from my doctor it is not quite such a trauma.time is a great healer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busabill Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 I went through a particularly bad patch a couple of years back, I wrote off six models in six flights!!! As the last model spiralled into the ground a fellow club member snatched my transmitter out of my hand, to stop me smashing it into the ground and jumping on it. I then converted to electric and have only crashed one model in the last year, a high speed (too) low pass with a funjet. I am now learning the dark art of Helicopter flying and really enjoying myself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony H Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 If I have another plane with me I'll fly that, if not I will do the walk of shame with the bin bag back to the car and then drive home in the hope not too many people noticed, then when I get home rush it in the house so that all the neighbours can't see I crashed it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Plains Posted January 26, 2013 Share Posted January 26, 2013 Heh, well, As I just had my first proper uninterrupted flight at the club patch today, all my unexpected arrivals happened when I was trying to fly on my own. So falling to the ground and screaming like a baby whilst kicking and pounding the grass was just my way of a plea for help. Lucky no one saw me! But seriously, the list could have done with a "Laugh Out Loud" option. Personally, I would probably turn to any spectators, doff my hat, and take a bow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riverlandgirl. Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Depends.... If it's one of my experimentals then I'm pretty laid back. Fix it up and fly a few times untill i'ts sorted ...or destroyed! If it's a good'n and I've done done something stupid,(normal cause) I behave in a most unlady like manner! It's a matter of pride to have the plane fixed and flying the very next day. The last biggy was with 'Bumble' a little vintage sports yard bird thingy, pulled out of a fast roll and watched the reciever battery go flying...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Poulton Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 option 6 above sit down, bury head in both hands and cry. that brings all the lads round for the postmortem. on a really good day some generous soul may even offer words of consolation or an old hack when i say none of my other 20-odd models are flyable (this latter seems to happen to everyone but me). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Plains Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Chris, does your other half mind you going out with 20 year old models? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John 'JB' Seal Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 I've not crashed my own yet (touch wood!). When it's someone else's plane though there's not a lot you can do besides grovel! This was the result of a learning venture early last January with my neighbour's Arising Star when I banked too steep too close to the ground, got caught by the wind and ended up in a tree... Needless to say that I agreed I'd been stupid, said enough to apologise and then made the effort to collect every last piece of plane so we could attempt the repair job! It ended up decorating the bin!! Edited By John 'JB' Seal on 27/01/2013 15:35:25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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