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1-Broken Rudder 1
The rudder was hit near the top by a high-winged airplane.
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Comment by Jake Reyna on April 16, 2010 at 8:33am
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Ouch! Glad you were able to repair and make it home.
Jake
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Comment by Stephen R. Smith on April 15, 2010 at 2:09pm
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Hi Doc,
My plane is insured thru EAA/Falcon and the policy is with Global Aerospace. I have zero deductible. I contacted Falcon this morning and an adjuster called me back with in two hours. I sent the adjuster pictures and a write-up of the incident. The adjuster has approved my repair plan. The plane will be repaired by Quality Sport Planes in Cloverdale California. Should be all fixed by the end of next week.
By the way, the plane flew just fine with the wrinkled skin. The ball was center just like always.
Steve
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Comment by Dr. Edward M. Moody II on April 15, 2010 at 1:37pm
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How much trouble / different feel was there in flying back with the repaired rudder? Is there an insurance policy involved in the accident and repair process?
Ed
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Hi Steve,
The rudder hinges were not damaged. The rudder is not very strong up near the top. Above the doubler where the fracture occurred, the spar is very light-weight material.
Steve
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