Open field almost

by Robert
(Nebraska)

I was having a wonderful day, mostly cloudy, 78 degrees out, less than 10MPH wind, sun on my back. Been flying off and on for about 3-4 hours with a couple of friends, can't get any better than that. The wind stopped blowing and the sun was starting to go down so I turned the plane lights on and hit the run way with my NEW 81" cessna 4 stroke. Took to the sky and everything looked great.
This was the first time out with my new Cessna and it flew just like I hoped it would and the lights on the plane at sun set were everything I hoped they would be.
Decided to make a low pass over head to watch the plane up close, what a sight, then it happened BANG,CRUNCH,PIECES FALLING ALL AROUND ME. The one thing I forgot to do was look out for the NEW FLAG POLE that was put up 2 days ago.
Well you probably gussed it, I hit the only thing that was over 8 feet tall within 1/2 mile. The plane was a total loss, I hit that pole square on, we are still looking for the pilot I had put in it. It was a good death for the pilot.

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Oct 04, 2010

I did that too!
by: Jim R

Flying my new, well almost new, HZ Super Cub,( I had a few mishaps just trying to take off) the sun went down quickly as it was the winter time. In a small parking lot turning to set up for final didn't see the telephone pole..... bang direct hit! Couldn't have been more of a square shot.
I got a good laugh out of it and with a little packing tape and some plastic spoons was flying again in the same parking lot at night...I may never learn haha.

Jun 06, 2010

Plane crash strikes again
by: christian blessing

This is the news of Robert's crashed plane in Nebraska that Robert's plane crashed into a flag pole due to loss of control. The pilot inside the plane was killed during the crash so I will say RIP.=(

Jan 25, 2010

Damn objects
by: Anonymous

I did the same sort of thing too. Just remember trees and poles jump in your way and hedges are higher than you think.

Jan 09, 2010

THE TWILIGHT ZONE
by: Winco

Having had problems myself in low light conditions, I have made it a rule to never fly later than a half hour before sunset. One of the most relevant factors in twilight conditions is the fact that perspective seems to dissolve along with the shadows! Judging distance (for me at least), becomes all but impossible. The landing lights (or any other lights on a model for that matter), look great and set a whole new mood but unfortunately do not make up for reduced visibility. I hope my sorry experiences go some way in helping you make sorrow saving (all be a little boring & verging on cowardly) choices in the future. All the best Adrian (Winco) Horn.

Jan 09, 2010

OPEN FIELD ALMOST
by: Robert

The flag pole is still there, but now when we fly we make sure to put a flag, or a wind sock up to make it visiable. My pilot is still missing in action so we made a little sign that says MIA BUT NOT FORGOTTEN.

Jan 09, 2010

Disaster!
by: Pete

You have my deepest sympathies, Robert! I can only imagine how much work went in to an 81" wingspan Cessna with working lights. A very cruel end indeed to a great day's flying, and a sickening thing to have happen.
Have you cut down the flag pole yet??... :-)

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