Pilot Okay.. Furias gear collapse on landing

[Ken Adkins]

Re: Pilot Okay.. Furias gear collapse on landing

Here's the link to Scott Germain's warbird aero press website - http://www.warbirdaeropress.com/

The photos are on the message board, in the Unlimited Class section. Wayne, I hope it's okay to post this info. here. If not, please delete.

[De Camara]

Re: Pilot Okay.. Furias gear collapse on landing

Can I have a link to site please?

What he said!!!!

[AirDOGGe]

Re: Pilot Okay.. Furias gear collapse on landing

Here's a direct link to the topic thread, though you will have to be a registered member to see it. Registration is free, so no biggie.

LINK: http://warbirdaeropress.com/smf/index.php?topic=3342.0




The airframe doesn't look too bad at first glance. But closer inspection in profile looks like the engine and cowling are bent upwards slightly in relation to the fuselage. Hopefully not too hard to repair.

[De Camara]

Re: Pilot Okay.. Furias gear collapse on landing

Thanks!!!

[t-dub]

Re: Pilot Okay.. Furias gear collapse on landing

Man, after looking at the photos, Furias sustained some serious structural damage. I really feel for the owner and crew, they have some major work ahead of them........

[Von Zipper]

Re: Pilot Okay.. Furias gear collapse on landing

Shortly after being offloaded by crane from the flatbed.

[hm66sk]

Re: Pilot Okay.. Furias gear collapse on landing

Argh!
Thanks for the pics Mr. Zipper!
Glad everyones OK
Matt if you want or need any help any at all contact me! My boy and I will be there for you in a heartbeat! We're dyin' to get our hands dirty!

[AAFO_WSagar]

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I had to wait to post this pic until I had permission from RARA... media are held to a very strict set of principals about "crash" photos... Matt's OK, the airplane is pretty banged up.. It almost brought tears to my eyes to see her sitting on the ground like this....

[boom3]

Re: Pilot Okay.. Furias gear collapse on landing

Friggen gear. All that work, money, sweat, and tears and it comes down to the gear malfunctioning. Dang it.

[N22252]

Re: Pilot Okay.. Furias gear collapse on landing

I am now bummed as it just sunk in that all (3) of the airplanes I was most eager to see at Reno last year are not flying this year However, I thank God that Matt walked away from yesterday.

[MRussell]

Re: Pilot Okay.. Furias gear collapse on landing

Heartbreaking.

[John H]

Re: Pilot Okay.. Furias gear collapse on landing

Friggen gear. All that work, money, sweat, and tears and it comes down to the gear malfunctioning. Dang it.

Really frustrating and sad. Chuck has spent a fortune, and the airplane hasn't even been in ONE heat race yet. I love Furias as well!

[Nobody]

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What's with all the semi-truck trailers out there?

Figured it out--east end of the ramp.

[Hans Oberev]

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Racing is not a hobby for the meek. Stuff like this is heart wrenching but unfortunately part of the sport. I don't think this is the end of the Furias project. RARA needs teams like Sanders involved. Wish there was a crash fund available for restoration!

[Nobody]

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Wish there was a crash fund available for restoration!

With all due respect Hans, the owners of these airplanes are doing just fine in the financial department. As you said, it's not for the meek--nor is it for the weak of wallet. If the owner wants to keep flying and racing the airplane he'll pay the money to get it back in the air. Or sell it to someone who will.