Help requested on Silver Fox Tail repair

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[steve.hobart]

Hi all,

I was flying my 2.3 Standard today in rather windy conditions when the tail "popped off". I lost my weights and any other bits that were holding them in place.

Just wondering if someone could post a photo of the tail assembly of an SF so that I can get a few bits and peices and put it back together..From memory there was something like 2 "BMK type" weights somehow connected to the end of the spine.

Many thanks

Steve :-)

[tempest]

tried posting a picture, but was unsuccessful, will email you.

[tempest]

What i also do is to use a bit of masking tape to hold the ends together so nothing gets dropped out.

[NormP]

Here is a pic of the modified tail without the adjustable leech line bungee cord.



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[NormP]

Here is one that show the 2 weights and just above them a piece of vinyl tube to hold them in place. The black weight is held in place  by a larks head made in the leech line. So, far it has worked out ok.


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[NormP]

If they help a couple more. The black weight has a partial hole drilled in it and sits on the ferrule glued into the spine.


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[steve.hobart]

thanks Guys. That really helps. Most grateful. I've lost the two weights and T-section. I'll have to go on the hunt for something equivalent to replace them with.

Tape on the end sounds like a great idea. I actually though of that the morning of the flight when I lost everything...so much for thinking without taking action !!

cheers

steve

[Steve]

Do you just need the weights or is the spine extension missing also.  Either way check your email.  I got what you need. 

[steve.hobart]

Hi Steve. I need the spine extension as well as the tail weights (they flew off into "never land").
Thanks. Got your email. I have replied back to you.

cheers

steve 

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