Draco Destroyed

[Bigger Al]

Looks like Mike Patey had a nasty accident this morning with Draco. No injuries.

https://youtu.be/NfctWAoDXvs

[AAFO_WSagar]

Re: Draco Destroyed

Looks like Mike Patey had a nasty accident this morning with Draco. No injuries.

https://youtu.be/NfctWAoDXvs

Major BUMMER! I spoke with Mike and his wife when they first arrived, they were SOOOOOOO proud of that airplane! Really a bad day for them but could have been so much worse!

[Fence Sence]

Re: Draco Destroyed

That sucks. Glad he’s ok.

[Bob]

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Here is cottage of the groundloop.

https://youtu.be/lqnp08N4qWg

[AAFO_WSagar]

Re: Draco Destroyed

Sure was a pretty piece of aircraft machinery art! So glad everyone unscathed!

[marada mx3]

Re: Draco Destroyed

Wow. First thought was how "easily" the wings seemed to fold. Obviously a ton of stress was involved but still surprised considering Draco's capabilities. Glad everyone is safe and sound.

[Jukka]

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This man is amazing builder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn9LjYy03uw

I hope he fixes the plane soon like it was.

[Racer 18]

Re: Draco Destroyed

Seem to recall John Putman had similar accident landing in P-51 "Georgia Mae" in 1985 with a strong gust from the left upending it causing cartwheel to the right..

[krts]

Re: Draco Destroyed

Seem to recall John Putman had similar accident landing in P-51 "Georgia Mae" in 1985 with a strong gust from the left upending it causing cartwheel to the right..

Draco and John Putman should have used 14 with that strong of wind going on that day.

[3pedal]

Re: Draco Destroyed

One thing is for sure, he does not ever slow down. I saw a picture he posted, Draco appears to already be disassembled and loaded in a trailer for the trip home.

[Samuel]

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What a bummer. I really do hope Mike builds Draco 2.0

[Jukka]

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Any news about Draco ?

[Jukka]

Re: Draco Destroyed

Mike tells about it a bit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLs3cz03Nt8