Crash of my Eflite Carbon Z T28 Trojan

Well I did it again, I was on the wrong side of the power line! Only this time instead of a little jet, I crashed my biggest , most expensive plane...the Eflite Carbon Z T28 Trojan. I wanted this bird for years!! But , completely my fault. I was so caught up in a great final landing approach that I was not being spatially aware of the planes surroundings and flew directly into a power line!.....Is this the end of my Big T28? ...only a complete tear down and reassembly attempt will tell. Am I discouraged? NO!!!! Never give up, never stop the RC flying!!!!!!!!!!!
If you aint crashing, You aint flying!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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**excuse my bad word after the crash!!***
Folks the well wishes and helpful responses have been AMAZING and very numerous!! I am back to work for several long shifts so I will only be able to respond to just a few each day. But I will keep responding until every one has heard from me!! MY VIEWERS are the best!!!!
God bless!!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I will use all my tricks and ingenuity to get this great plane back in the air!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@LoveRC]

Yeah I learned a lot about hot water. Amazing stuff.

[@old-rcplane-phart]

@@LoveRC & The uses if hot glue!

[@DaveItYourselfChannel]

PAPER TAPE & HOT GLUE!!

[@RobisonRacing68]

@@DaveItYourselfChannel Dave, what is paper tape used for?

[@michaelbackus7107]

Classic distance error and we've all done it... about 12 years ago this happened to me with a Hangar 9 Alpha 40 trainer and a sign out in the middle of my makeshift rc field. It was the only thing to hit and was near the landing strip and of course I hit it. From then on I was extremely cautious about the distance error and ever so careful of obstacles. If there are I do not lower or "pass" the plane by them until I can see a shadow or for sure know that "there's no way I can hit that." Its pretty hard to tell how far those power lines are in the video... and so the lesson learned is (especially with big planes) is to keep them in front of BLUE SKY only until ya know they're too close to crash into an object too far away. Dozens of planes and over 12 years later including 1/3 scale planes that has never happened again! Hope you get it back in the air. I've had pretty much all of Horizon planes and this one too! I think I have a video of the giant T-28 public on my channel- with go pro footage haha.

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

This is sad to see my friend. Iam always dreaming about this plane and its sad to see one like this. But thanks to God for foam Tac glue ;-) Never give up no matter what ;-) Big salute from Slovenia, Pilot Robert

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Ah Pilot Robert, Thanks, This is not a loss but a reminder of being more careful when flying these wonderful machines. A pilot has a responsibility to remember that you are essentially controlling a missile of plastic, carbon, metal, and foam. I am thankful that the only causalities were my pride and the plane. Time and glue will heal both of them!

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

@@FatGuyFliesRC You said that great my friend.

[@RobisonRacing68]

Are you following me around or am I following you Rob? LOL!!

[@rafaeltorres2886]

Pilot Robert you finally have yours congratulations I'm sure you'll give us a fantastic demonstration / review.

[@PetrincicBrosRC]

@@rafaeltorres2886 maiden was awesome my friend.

[@txdave2]

I've only been flying RC for about 6 months and have crashed into power lines several times. I feel your pain. I have faith in your ability to resurrect the T28. Its a great looking plane and seems to fly really well.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Its my biggest bird and perhaps one of my easiest to fly. Some shop magic and TLC and I will get her flying again!!! but gonna take a break from her for a good while to get a fresh and objective perspective.

[@txdave2]

@@FatGuyFliesRC I appreciate the time and effort you put into posting your videos. I have purchased 3 planes based on your "real world" reviews (the Dolphin, Arrows Viper, and Timber X). Haven't got to fly the Timber X yet due to crazy strong winds here in Temple, Tx. Your videos have helped me keep my sanity intact during all of this pandemic mess. This Texas Fat Guy thanks you.

[@davidclark2702]

This is one of my favorite planes. I'm very sorry this happened to you, brother. This dang hobby! We love it so much, why does it do this to us?

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I tell you those power lines jumped right out at me!!!! lol. New parts will be here Thursday!

[@penknight8532]

Cheaper than Crack or Heroin but you get the same Rush!!

[@andycraig8610]

My sympathies. Last week I did almost same thing with my arrows corsair. I hit the top of a treeline on landing approach that I thought I was in front of. Its a sickening feeling when you hear the crash ....that is old eyes for you. After two years flying its the first plane that has not been repairable, still at top of tree after a weeks snow and rain ....... hoping I may get receiver back when next storm blows it down. Stay positive :) Andy in UK,

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

We can rebuild her we have the technology!!!!!! Thanks for watching!!!!!! And yes never give UP !! STAY POSITIVE!

[@andycraig8610]

@@FatGuyFliesRC just an update, plane was 100ft up a tree on a bank which is very rocky. After two weeks we got heavy snow and some high winds. Last night plane blew out of tree, missed rocks and landed in snow. Only superficial damage and all the electronics , servos and motor still work....maybe there is a god. Hope your fix goes well. Andy in UK.

[@francoisduvivier7871]

I know you'll get over it... We all know that feeling... When that happened to my FMS Pitts smashed after a 10s flight (+ new Spektrum 5000mAh 6s wide open) I thought I would give up with the hobby (my budget/ space allocated for RC are quite limited). So cheer up! Keep on flying! You're doing a great job sharing this with us!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I believe in showing the good with the bad. yeah it did not take to long. After pricing replacement parts it made more sense just to replace the entire plane. Now I have a bunch of spare parts.

[@dannyhelton6363]

Thanks for posting this again I must have missed this last year. I crying with ya. Danny

[@dannyhelton6363]

I hope you have stayed safe thru the storm

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks, I was able to get another one before they were permanently discontinued. A new one was actually more cost effective then all the replacement parts needed.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

We only suffered a little bit of soffit damage, I can fix it. nobody hurt so that was the main thing. God had his angels around us.

[@bobturner3388]

Love the honesty and I've done the exact thing with my freewing T33 ..gone! Heart breaking! It is all part of the hobby,so I'm told? The lesson if there is to be one...don't fly what you cant buy. Also, don't fall in love with your plane,she'll break your heart.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Well said! I subded to you. This plane is not dead . New parts arrive Thursday and I will be rebuilding her. My mistake with the power lines was easily avoidable if I had not been suffering from anal cranial inversion.

[@easystar123]

That's sad and very bad luck. I hope you get it fixed soon and back in the air again. The same thing happened me over 20 years ago with a different plane. I do however have this plane too and it is a great flyer. Good luck with the repair.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks so much. I subded , you have some cool videos.

[@gerrystarchild]

Oh noooo !! Sorry to watch your awesome plane crash. Really feel bad it's a awesome looking plane

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks but it was my fault and she will fly again!! Also i subded love the Ford!!

[@SunriseRCAviator]

To bad! You fly that beauty so well and darn those obstacles.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I have new found hatred for powerlines!! ..LOL but it was pilot error so no one to blame but me.

[@manuelordonez7331]

This video is a load off for all of us who crash, even the good ones crash, thanks and keep on flying.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yes just my depth perception was at fault. No fault of the plane. Parts will be here this Thursday.

[@KS6DAY]

I feel your pain and loss. It was sad to see that happen but thanks for posting this as a cautionary tale. I have some power lines that are out towards where I start my landing approaches. And the bigger my planes get the closer I get to those lines. Seeing this will make me a bit more aware next time.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks for sharing And i try to help with my vids.

[@dannyb2349080]

What a heartbreaker! I know that was a LONG walk to check on your big beautiful warbird. Hope u get it back in top shape!!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thank you, I will

[@jettechdonatkins]

So sorry to see this happen to this awesome T-28.Best of luck in the rebuild,I would love to see you flying this again! Thank for the video,but hate to see this!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

parts will be here Thursday!!

[@Jack-gy7cs]

I don't like to see crashes but I was betting I could guess what your "bad" word was. The last word out of a pilot's mouth just before the crash is the word you used and I did guess right. Really sorry to see such a beautiful plane wrecked. The carnage always looks worse in the first few minutes. I'm just a beginner and I can already see it's quite repairable with some glue, tape, and a few new parts. You being an experienced pilot and expert plane repairman will do a fine job I'm sure. Love to see the complete repair videos as a short series. Thanks for showing the "good, the bad and the ugly".

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yeah things always seem brighter after time has passed. That's why I am not even going to look at her for a few days. Gonna fly and have some fun with other planes , then come back with a fresh start and a more objective mind.

[@deepVAroots]

I know very well that disheartening feeling. Horizon Hobby loves us

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yeah they got even more money out of me for the replacement parts. I subded to you. Have a great day!

[@deepVAroots]

@@FatGuyFliesRC Thank you boss and keep on gettin up!!

[@old-rcplane-phart]

HH doesn't love us! They love our money!

[@jefff6946]

Man That's Just Bad Luck, Can't Wait For The Rise Of The Cz T28, Jeff in Lower LA

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Parts will be here Thursday, Rebuild will be in the next few weeks. Thanks!

[@dlm5536]

Sorry to see this great plane hit the lines ,. It’s easy to loose peripheral vision for a few seconds when you’re focusing on your core vision of the plane .. I really hope you get this bird back up and you enjoy it . All the best and thank you for sharing as I’m sure this will help many people .

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yes, thanks. Its a great bird and deserves a rebuild with new parts. I want her pristine.

[@OneHitSoDak]

My heart sank too. Usually mine don't quite clear a roof of a building when I feel like Im good. I feel for you. I know that feeling all too well!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yeah I have since replaced her and now have bunches of spare parts!! Thanks for the visit!

[@claudiomueckay4219]

Hello Fat Guy Flies RC! That Trojan was flying exceptionally great. With some glue and replacements you'll have it back in air in short time. Salutes my friend and happy landings. :)

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks the plan. And Thanks!

[@dl733sak]

So sorry to see that. Going to get one of these soon. Hope she flies again.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

She will ordered replacement parts this morning. Thanks

[@longjammeriii3323]

That was some bad luck my friend but as we say here in the UK, Chin up my man fix it up and fly it again, never be downhearted, stay safe and with my best regards from Alan in the UK 👍👍👍❤

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks 👍 This is just to fine a plane to let it go. Parts are ordered and a rebuild will be soon!!

[@nickhayley]

Sorry for the bang up, bud! Been there ane I feel like that's me.. "Oh Man". Its so annoying when its totally unexpected and you feel like you're in the clear. Take care mate. Nick

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

We can rebuild her we have the technology!!!!!! Thanks for watching!!!!!!

[@ljmproductions1]

Ooooo. That hurts. After seeing the title, I could see where that must be going as it headed toward the power lines; I did that once, but with a tiny scratch build, not my biggest, favorite plane! Hope you can get it flying again.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks, and i will get her up again.... I hope!

[@marvinwooster223]

Nice flying t-28 but doesn't crash well , recommend smaller t-28 , won't fly so far out ! The new e flight t-28 ,Nice yellow finish ! Keep up the good work!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

The T 28 is a great design in any size. I have the 1.2m one, the new yellow one will be here Friday the 5th and I also have the older Parkzone t28b. I just really wanted the big grandpa one, but I will get him patched up in the air someday.

[@rookie_rc]

Hey brother, you nailed those landings every time. Great job.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks for the visit

[@RCPilotHangar]

I like that plane, nice big flyer. Sorry about the crash.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I really like the plane too, not a big fan of power lines however.....lol!

[@capnhardway]

Man, i missed this one.. That hurt.. I take it you were able to rebuild her. I must of missed this first go around.. 😢

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Now the parts ended up just being a new one.

[@enzok6414]

Sorry about that crash. Btw, I've noticed you like to stand very close to where you line up for a landing. From my experience, if I were standing too close to the lineup, I'd have trouble figuring out the distance to the plane. So I always stand about 10-15ft away from where I line up my plane for a landing. That leaves me some angle to get a better idea of how far or how close I am with the plane. And 10-15ft is not too far to see if the plane is lining up properly. Hope you could get her flying again.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks, so much, the perspective you speak of, that is quite helpful. Now I see there is more to the ,"Dont stand on the runway rule," than just safety. That makes a lots of sense the more I think about it. Especially since my depth perception is not always the greatest. Thanks!

[@enzok6414]

@@FatGuyFliesRC Glad this could be helpful. Generally speaking I stand closer to my line up if I have a narrower runway to deal with. And 10ft is a good spot for me on the narrowest runway I’ve ever dealt with. Getting closer will give me trouble to measure the distance to the plane. Maybe you could try it with some of your more forgiving planes to see if this works for ya. Ofcoz the wider the runway the farther you could stand. Since the distance to your lineup could be pretty forgiving. Our club runway is identical in width with yours(maybe a couple of ft wider). I found this could be helpful when I was dealing with my F4 Phantom. Thing flys fast, so I always line it up pretty far away. And I have to set it down on the first 1/3 of the runway. So distance to the plane be come an important factor, and I had to be precise about it. keep flying and stay safe out there.

[@johome404]

Poor T-28 !! may he rest in peace in a blue sky! one of the few I was not able to get in my collection..Have a great day!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

This one aint dead yet, Parts will be thursday!!!

[@RobisonRacing68]

Doesn't look too bad! You're like me. It's always worse when you see it at first. Good luck getting her back in the air... :)

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

That's the plan!

[@luky.249]

I'm sorry. I have seen many times that one has not estimated the distance. It happened to me too. I wish you all the best. Peter from Slovakia

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yeah I need to heed club rules and stay off the runway, that actually helps with depth perception not to mention safety. Thanks for watching!

[@RcNeil]

Gorella glue, problem solve 👍🏽 $540 is not down the drain mate. Just a few new parts n sort that itchy landing gear out in the same time beautiful flying tho. Btw that's my fav all time plane 😍.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks for the tip. Thanks for the look. Also I subded.

[@KenSprouseJr]

Dang buddy! That was tough to watch. Keep that chin up man, she'll be back in the air in no time. ;-)

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

She will fly again, one way or the other , Thanks!

[@DaveItYourselfChannel]

Well, at least you got to fly it some. In my video, it caught FIRE 🔥 before I ever got to take off! Still brother, I hate this outcome for ya. Better luck and my regards, Dave

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I have ordered the replacement parts. I will not give up on her. Thanks for watching!

[@HAWAII-uh7sc]

In my book you're still an awesome flier keep up the good work somehow you will get blessed guaranteed aloha.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks , this was just a bump in the road! And I am very blessed!

[@tughillrc6327]

Very Sorry for the loss of that bird I know you enjoy it so much. At least no one was hurt, and hopefully you can repair it may God Grace you with anything you need.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Only my pride and the plane got hurt, If anything I have learned that sometimes you have to learn a lesson twice!!! Thats the second plane those power lines have tried to take from me. The first one, Arrows Marlin, flies better than ever and so will this bird!!!!!

[@lw216316]

When I saw the title I was wondering how do you crash such a gentle flyer? The answer was shocking. My advice when you fly a larger plane than you are used to - beware that it is farther away than you think because it is bigger. Ask me how I know - ok I'll tell you - I was coming in to make my first landing with a bigger plane than I had before, maybe you guessed it - I landed in the grass 10 feet before I got to the runway - lesson learned. Now when I fly a bigger than I've had before I stand right at the start of the runway the first landing so I get a better idea of her distance from the start of the runway. I bought this 2.0m T-28 last week and it is bigger than previous planes I have owned. So I took my own advice and had a good landing. Glad I listened to me and learned from someone else's mistake - ha, see what I did there ! Warning the foam thickness is paper thin right where it needs to be thick and strong above the retracts. The used T-28 I bought was repaired on one side where the retract punched thru - probably on a hard landing - and had a crack on the other side. So I have reinforced that weak area to prevent future punching thru. I think this plane should have stronger rods and clevis to support such a big plane - what do you suggest to use ?

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yeah I got carless and had to learn my spatial awareness lesson the .............shocking way.............lol

[@ironmover5800]

Look great for most of the vid , did this plane make it back ?

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

No hit the street and crunched bad. Worse than it looked. Got a new one and used this one for spare parts.

[@thomassullivan3703]

I did the same thing but only the power wire sawed my complete ruder off buddy . You can get a new fuselage , cow , motor /prop , that complete front gear . You can do a short glue joint with a small spar for that wing-crack .small fixes an she's back in the air bro 👍 . Good video ... Go on an get her back on the horse she's worth it .

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I ordered all those parts , came up tp $335 so I cancelled and just bought a new plane. Now I have my Carbon T 28 and a butt ton of spare parts. And the kicker was that my wife almost insisted that I just get a new plane!!! I do not deserve her!

[@alexherrera3918]

sorry for your plane , i am sure you get back to fly again very soon!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

That's the plan!

[@burlingtonfilms]

Did you get it fixed? Also have you flown the new 1.2 Trojan? I'm wondering which trojan is faster now too.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

No I just bought a new one and now have a bunch of spare parts. Thanks for watching!

[@roughfieldoperations724]

It happens to all of us (Never commented before on your videos, I haven’t been flying for awhile and am just getting going again in the hobby have a lot to learn!) BUT with a clear mind, glue, and new parts she can fly again!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks and thanks for commenting. If you have any rc plane questions (preferably foamies) please do not hesitate!

[@derekclark1041]

Mine does the same thing with one landing gear, then it works second time. How do I fix?

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Never pull up the gear in a turn is what I was told. All the Eflite Trojans with retracts gear do that.

[@roythurston7799]

Been there did that. Hit a cell tower on 3 separate occasions. Was the airplane o the road when you found it?

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

It ended up with more internal damage within the fuse than was feasible to rebuild. Bought a new one as soon as I could afford it.

[@larrybrown9583]

I have this plane still in its box it is so expensive in the UK(£699..00) that I am keeping it to look at for now lol. The saving grace about the accident was it was not a fault with the planes aerodynamics or radio gear. Sometimes s**t just happens you'll know when you fix that it will be a good flyer again. Good luck

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Parts will be here this Thursday. Yes the crash was easily avoidable. No fault of the plane just my depth perception.

[@larrybrown9583]

@@FatGuyFliesRC you will soon be flying that beast again I rekon

[@davidcarroll2035]

At least your life is still intact, praise Jesus for that. It’s the beauty of remote rc flying, can’t say the same for your wallet mind you. You took that 100% better than I am capable of. Thanks for sharing it with us x

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

It is just part of the hobby. You learn so much more from a crash than great flights. And I agree it is just a thing not a who.

[@w.j.bendellr.c.flying.1037]

😔 Sorry to see that happen, it’s not a total loss, you still have the ESC, servos, receiver and maybe the motor. Sorry to see that happen you were doing such a great job.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

We can rebuild her we have the technology!!!!!! Thanks for watching!!!!!!

[@ficosk8]

Hey! I now read that you mainly film by yourself! The GoPro moves with moving objects? Sad for this T-28, but that aerobatic looked pretty cool! :) Our field jus a powerline (but not on the way of the runway but many many big trees and forest surrounding the field. Many including me have "landed" many times on trees. That´s really shity :/

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yes the majority of my films are me and my gopro 8 but my Wife has started filming for me lately and they are much better films.

[@RCModellflieger]

Thats Bad, im sorry about it. Like 40✌️

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks, she will fly again!!

[@RCModellflieger]

@@FatGuyFliesRC Good News✌️👌

[@rcflyguy8514]

Looks worse than it is easy fix! New fuselage, motor, prop and glue the wing she will be back up in no time. I just missed a power line by inches with my Freewing Venom a week ago, not always easy to judge at a distance. You got this man.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Parts arrive Thursday!!!!!!!She will fly again!!!!!!!!!!

[@cgcgcg69]

Halp , having ESC wornnig on my radio. Saying-" 13.5v 71.4a 102.2f". What i cam do ?

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I am very sorry I have no idea what those characters mean other than it looks like a voltage warning.

[@penknight8532]

I recently nose dived two of these into the ground going about 40mph lol. Time to buy 2 more or maybe 3 or 4!!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

If you can find one. Parts are getting scarce. Thanks for watching and keep them flying!!

[@penknight8532]

@@FatGuyFliesRC Yeah like I say... I think I'm flying a different version compared to yours. I'm flying the BNF 1.2M Foam Version. I bought more and have 5 still in the box. If I crash all these... I quit! Basically looks the same as yours and once it is in the air you can't tell.

[@andresolide3400]

Hello 👋🏾 from Montréal Québec it in Canada 🇨🇦 lest hope she fly again ✌🏾

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

This one turned into a parts plane. I repurchased an entire new one and have flown it many times..............NO POWER LINE INCIDENTS!!

[@FlankerTanker]

Oh NO - so sorry , I love that Bird - Power lines are not good news are they - My problem is when flying a big aircraft - such as my 2m Opterra It is the Perspective - if it is the same size as my smaller aircraft - then as we all know it is further away !!! I came in for a landing and suddenly my Opterra vanished (behind a Bush) - now normally with my smaller aircraft they come in front of the bush !!! - all down to size perspective - I do hope you can make repairs - such a nice BIG gentle giant needs to fly again... Stay Safe and Well

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

And the shame is that i have made this mistake before...lol oh well maybe I will learn next time!!

[@natal777]

That was hard to watch ! Power lines and flying field don't work out well ! I am sure you will get it back flying!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thats the plane, no power line will keep this Fat Guy down!

[@RCTaildraggin]

Tough break my friend. Yeah looks fixable from here, with some UHU.. I hope the electronics didn't get fried. Make a video of the repair so we can get a better look at the damage.. 👍

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Will do, It will be a break down and rebuild but I will replacing parts, I want here back to pristine condition.

[@AndyPattinson-q9r]

Biggest problem I have found when flying bigger rc planes is, you dont realise how far they are away from you.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Trust me I have learned that lesson the HARD and expensive way!!!

[@TheLostSquadron]

When I saw that flying, I thought how docile it looked and how nice it slowed down. Had to be some kind of mechanical failure... Did not see that one coming!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yeah i swear that power line came out of nowhere....LOL

[@CrocaDucks]

It’s always those power lines! First the marlin now the z t28... I’m sorry your loss... I can tell that you were wayyy more worried for this one than the marlin

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Well in my mind on the Marlin I knew the repair costs could not be to bad since the model was not all that much. This bird however..... The fuse alone is $130. But I will try to repair as much as possible before I spend even more. At the least I know for sure i will need a prop and cowl. Hopefully I can fix the rest.

[@CrocaDucks]

@@FatGuyFliesRC I’m sure you can fix it! As long as it doesn’t go home in a trash bag it can be fixed!

[@davidhutchins7925]

Me too. On a perfect approach a telephone pole flew right into my plane. I compare it to gambling. It's fun, but palms are always a little damp. You have to always be ready for that jolt to the wallet. Feel your pain. Peace from California!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Well said! I think what happens is there is a force in the universe that believes,"Okay, he is getting to full of himself, time for a reality check!"....lol

[@tomanderson9979]

That was horrific. Sure hope you can restore her, it is a beautiful plane. I'm betting on you.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Replacement parts will be here Thursday. She will fly again!!!!!!!!!!

[@cwwisk]

Happened to one of my planes on the maiden. Battery didn't survive either. It happens.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

If your not crashing then your not flying!

[@cwwisk]

@@FatGuyFliesRC That's true. Still, it is always sad to see a plane turn into a bag of parts...

[@dr2644]

Wow, sorry this happened. It really didn't look like from the video you were that far out and near the power line. I've crashed a few myself. Great flying plane though.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Well it happens and she will fly again!!

[@StevenSchoolAlchemy]

Nice plane.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

It WAS.. the replacement is awesome!

[@rookie_rc]

Crap, of course I left the comment before I watch the whole video. Anyways, I hope you get it back in the air soon.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I plan to and thanks!!

[@ctrcflyin2011]

Don't feel lonely. I have done the exact thing.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

We can rebuild her we have the technology!!!!!! Thanks for watching!!!!!! Nice beaver on your avatar.

[@CliffHarveyRCPlanes]

Sorry to see that Greg, leave her for a week or two and come back with fresh determination, she'll fly again 🤔

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Mr Cliff you had better believe she will, one way or the other!! And you must have been talking to my wife, she said the same thing about stepping away for a while then returning with a fresh start. Thanks so much!

[@Intrepid175a]

No offense, you're obviously an accomplished RC pilot so I was wondering how in the world you'd crash that thing. I was thinking throughout the video that, "man, he really likes to fly wide patterns." Even on my laptop screen, each of your approaches from that side seemed "way" out there. I'm not surprised that this was the outcome.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

It is not an excuse but I just started at the field and my depth perception was way off. I now fly much closer in . That is also a very old video.

[@Intrepid175a]

@@FatGuyFliesRC - I didn't get the impression that you were making excuses. I almost didn't reply because of the age of the video but in a way, I couldn't help but be tickled. At our field, the fence on the north end of our primary runway has a marker on it to help us identify it on short approach. In spite of that, it's amazing the number of us that have managed to wipe the landing gear off of our airplanes on that fence, including me! ;-) The universal response is always, "I would have sworn I was going to clear that!" Including ME! 😀

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yeah for me my depth perception told me i was on this side of the powerlines but of course I was not. Now I imagine the power lines as a big wall and I must stay within. LOL

[@howardhudson5475]

Very Cool.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Cool now but not then.

[@skunkworks9635]

It happens. I hit one with my futura . And I fly the same spot always lol

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

No those line jumped out and grabbed your Futura..I saw it!!! lol

[@old-rcplane-phart]

That sux my friend! BUT, when I was learning to fly years ago, I was told: "there's 2 types of planes. Those that crash, & those that haven't crashed YET". Never understood it til my 1st crash (60 sized {nitro} u can do 3d). My fiancee bought me it for an early Christmas present. I test flew it the 23rd of Christmas, that year. I had my LHS overnight me a fuselage THAT day, got it Christmas Eve, had is new again Christmas day. ($80.00 fuse, $150.00 shipping). She NEVER knew. Until 5 years later.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

My wife knew immediately when she heard the power line impact. And I will follow her advice, take a step back away from the wrecked bird , fly a few others, have some good flying times, then come back and repair her with a fresh mind and attitude.

[@PhilBender612]

Just sucks it had to be your biggest plane right? This recently happened to me with my air tractor. My depth perception was a little off and my wing clipped a flood light post. I certainly hope you can repair it.... and hope at least the electronics aren't fried.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I think it will be fine. Replacement parts will be here Thursday!

[@bradbutler6861]

Sorry about that, that is a great flying plane

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

She will fly again. Thanks for watching!

[@joesphblas6394]

Wow sorry to see that happen!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks, but she will fly again. I subded to you also.

[@jo2lovid]

Well that sucks! At least you didn't need a plastic bag to collect a pile of snow,. Foam safe CA will do its thing, a few new parts and the Z T28 will be back in the air (sporting a few war wound scars).

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yes she will be up soon I hope! Thanks for watching!

[@AirVexedRC]

I had no clue that you were that far out either. You just don't realize how far out you are when you're used to flying smaller scale. I hit a power line on my 2nd flight ever about a year ago and lost my AeroScout, but I'm still here too. Keep up the RC!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

She will fly again!!!!!!!!!! Yeah I made this exact mistake with my Arrows Marlin.

[@dutchloveRC]

I feel ur pain, if theres 1 pole in a huge field I will find it : ( SlowJo

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

No, it jumps out at your plane....lol

[@marcsflyingrc1807]

Sorry about that. She was flying so good.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks, I will get her fixed up , one way or the other.

[@DigitalDonsRC]

That's gonna leave a mark! Looks fixable though. Just start buying CA by the quart! Hope you get her back in the air.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

We shall see! I think there is a lot of ca and hot glues in my future!!

[@musk-eteer9898]

i'm confident that you can get her back in the air again very soon.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

She will fly again one way or the other. Thanks!

[@KnifeEdgeCrash]

Duke Enengy would not put the big orange balls back up after they were blown down by a hurricane. I returned the balls to them and asked that they be put back up. The supervisor said no. I have been thinking about erecting a tall pipe with a huge round ball mounted on top at the far end of the field. it would need to be at the same level as the power lines. I need to do some calculations to see how high it needs to be. Those power lines are al;most impossible to see when there are grey clouds in the background. in the meantime imagine a line between those 2 power poles and dont let the glidepath descend below that imaginary line until your aircraft is halfway between the power lines and the end of the runway. just my 2 cents.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

The post is a good idea. Thankfully, I stay far away from the power lines since this happened a few years ago.

[@jimmyhaley727]

Never fly near power lines/poles/trees/ learned this when flying U control stuff,, along time ago,, and you did this 2 times?

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

That just means i am 2x hardheaded......lol. Thanks for the visit.

[@rafaeltorres2886]

Your depth perception got you again. 😥 Your wind is " cross wind" you didn't need to land from the opposite side were you took off from, if I was you take off and land from the same direction there isn't any power lines to contend with.. That first landing was perfect that's how and were you should of came in for the landing I know this must of hurt your feelings and pocket book... That's happened to me many times I felt like vomiting 🤢 🤕

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yeah it sucked for sure but she has been replaced with a new Carbon Z T28 and I have a bucket full of spare parts!

[@rafaeltorres2886]

@@FatGuyFliesRC Nice.😃

[@bobbyjolly8012]

Sure hate to see such a awesome plane crash,but that's part of the hobby. You have some work ahead of you but you can fix her up.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I am confident she has more flights ahead of her.

[@jcb6713]

Dang; so sorry...seems like when I fly something bigger, it doesn't seem that far away :-) ... a little plywood in the front, good to go...

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

She will fly again!!!!

[@free-birdrocker8809]

Sorry dude. Powline hits? I was wondering why my lights and heat went off.😉

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I tell ya they reached right out and grabbed my plane!!

[@free-birdrocker8809]

@@FatGuyFliesRC Yeup, it snatched that bird right out of the sky. At least it was a foamy and not balsa. I fly at a little baseball diamond, and I have a big metal half dome behind me and a kite eating tree 200 yards and I'm just waiting to be heartbroken also. Heheh

[@LoveRC]

Awe man!!!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Part of it, but I really hate those power lines....lol!

[@gregpopp4847]

Very unfortunate that this plane is no longer available.

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

I knew its days were numbered when I crashed her so that's why I ultimately decided to just buy a completely new plane. That way i had the plane and multiple spare parts from the crashed one.

[@gregpopp4847]

@@FatGuyFliesRC Good thinkin ! I had a credit card in my hand when I was informed this plane was long gone.

[@migalito1955]

Yikes....Heck of a mess after impact....

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

i replaced the entire plane since the cost of parts was almost the same price!

[@victorrcjets7660]

Been there with bigger planes!

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

VERY expensive lesson to learn! Thanks for the view and comments.

[@RCFlyBy911]

Yeah !! Im with Robert here ,, SAD to see ...Been wishing this airplane for years. Each time for some unforeseen reason ?? A big ass jet shows up. Hey , power lines will stay and this may happen once again,, Get you another .. keep this for your shelf stock. Ive hit the far back dog leg base tree line on my Flyby created field 9 times ..lol...that tree line won't leave either !! Keeps jumping out at me. Its that damn DEPTH deception thing

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yeah I am going to try staying OFF the runway to give myself a more angled perspective that is supposed to help with depth perception. Another reason for a rule other than safety.

[@RCFlyBy911]

@@FatGuyFliesRC Huh ? Could be my exact problem! I stand right where I take off and ,,, I “ Try “ to land in same spot ! But I also park my truck where I take off. I have no runway so to speak .. lol... yeah !!! It sucks not to have a real field !

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

@@RCFlyBy911 Standing at least 15 ft away give you an angle of attack perspective that enables better depth perception. Guess I needed to learn the hard way. LOL

[@mattosullivan9687]

I did the same in 2008 with an ElectriStar

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yeah thoses power lines reach out and grab ya!

[@mattosullivan9687]

Thing was I pulled the motor out of the elecristar and put it in a ParkZone T-28 Had to put an once on the tail. trashed my front gear and replace the ESC cause it caught fire. But it flew straight up and I had a blast for 6 months@@FatGuyFliesRC

[@rcbugs]

So sorry my friend......

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks, but she will fly again!!!

[@a10nmw]

Sorry to see the crash. It happens to all............ she flew well

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

The last of the parts arrived today, SHE WILL FLY AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!! and thanks.

[@ricardofranco9946]

At least you don't hit a person or a car. Sorry for your plane but repair is part of the show. Nice previous landings

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

New one arrives tomorrow. Thanks for watching!

[@ricardofranco9946]

@@FatGuyFliesRC thanks you for share and for take your time to answer, very kind. Good luck.

[@jtepsr]

very unfortunate, my condolences

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

She will fly again!!!!!!!!!! Also i subded to you.

[@penknight8532]

Recently I flew one into the side of a Hillside lol. I swear I had enough room to clear it but nope... Wham! lol lol lol

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Thanks for stopping by. Shame this one is discontinued!

[@penknight8532]

@@FatGuyFliesRC I fly the 1.2M and get them from Horizon Hobby. I have 5 planes still in the box. I like how simple they are to put together and get to flying so I stocked up. They still sell that version. For about 340 dollars its about the best deal going with Easy to Fly Warbirds.

[@robertcovell2787]

I clicked on this to see how you managed to crash an almost crash proof plane. But I get it now, aging eyes. I have same problem. As I get older my depth perception is going to hell. Been there, done that, too often. You can fix it

[@FatGuyFliesRC]

Yeah getting older just sucks but I have found I handle things better like this crash. Perhaps I am actually growing up...lol!!!