PhreeZone 20 #1 November 5, 2009 I wonder if this is classified as a major or minor airframe repair? I'm pretty sure the N number is not of legal sizing. Apparently a bear attacked his plane while parked in a remote field up in AK. He had not cleaned out the inside after a long fishing trip and the bear smelled it. He had 2 new tires, 3 cases of Duct Tape and several rolls of cellophane delivered. Then went about repairing the plane so he could fly it home.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #2 November 5, 2009 The *&$#)@*!@!! bear even flatted the tires??? "There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #3 November 5, 2009 Duct tape, cable ties & WD40 dont leave home without them : You are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ryoder 1,590 #4 November 5, 2009 Quote Duct tape, cable ties & WD40 dont leave home without them : Hey!You forgot your towel!"There are only three things of value: younger women, faster airplanes, and bigger crocodiles" - Arthur Jones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The_Don 0 #5 November 5, 2009 Our S&TA told me about this just last weekend! Thanks for posting the pics! I am NOT being loud. I'm being enthusiastic! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver30960 0 #6 November 5, 2009 Dude, it's not duct tape. When used on an aircraft, it officially becomes HIGH SPEED TAPE. Elvisio "dats right" Rodriguez Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,523 #7 November 5, 2009 I gotta think that if you can fix it onsite with duct tape, then it would qualify as "Not a major repair" It's just the fabric skin that's torn up, the frame looks undamaged (lucky for him - that bear could have destroyed the frame without too much trouble)."There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jonstark 8 #8 November 5, 2009 Log book entry for the "Special Flight Permit" to get home then a form 337, Major Repair or Alteration, for the recover job once he gets home. jon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #9 November 5, 2009 Looks ok to me. The only thing missing is the dead bear stuffed in the rear seat. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 803 #10 November 5, 2009 He needed the fat tip Sharpie! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
likestojump 3 #11 November 5, 2009 how did he fix the really fucked up looking horizontal stabilizer ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pontiacgtp00 0 #12 November 5, 2009 I never knew Macgyver had his own plane! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
fossg 0 #13 November 5, 2009 I don't know how many times I have told my daughter that duct tape is the most important thing to have.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #14 November 5, 2009 QuoteDuct tape, cable ties & WD40 You forgot the 'box of condoms' 'cause if you can't fix it using those three......fuckit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #15 November 5, 2009 Quote Quote Duct tape, cable ties & WD40 You forgot the 'box of condoms' 'cause if you can't fix it using those three......fuckit Generally you fuck it with a hammerYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lpdwntnd 0 #16 November 5, 2009 Quotehow did he fix the really fucked up looking horizontal stabilizer ? I didn't even notice that at first but yeah that got pretty fucked up. I'm also seeing a bend in the frame behind the wings left side looking from behind right side looking from the front. Pretty much the side the bear really tore into it. Would still be flyable but a decent hard landing could collapse it. Nice use of duct tape though!Stop looking at me Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thedude325 0 #17 November 5, 2009 I'd jump it! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #18 November 5, 2009 I'd like to meet the I/A that signed off on it. When I saw this a week or so ago I sent it out to a dozen people to see if it was real and I'm told it is every bit true. You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Icon134 0 #19 November 5, 2009 it doesn't look overly pretty but ultimately unless the underlying frame is damaged the skin can be repaired with duct tape (or more commonly aluminum speed tape) and something that helps with the air flow. if I were the pilot (or the engineer signing off on the "repair") I wouldn't want to fly it like that any substantial distances however and would have some serious flight restrictions... Livin' on the Edge... sleeping with my rigger's wife... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
futuredivot 0 #20 November 5, 2009 Do you think he got an STC or was it a "field" approval You are only as strong as the prey you devour Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
