My son took his first solo

KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

My son took his first solo

Posted by KINGTHAD on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 12:29 PM

Last night as I sat at my bench my 2yr old son came in and got a hold of my JU88 (I did for the bomber gb) and took it out for a spin.[:0] I wish I could say with fathers pride he would past his first solo flight but I have to hang my head because it came back in five pieces. Dead [xx(]

He really had a nice take off but the landing is what got him in trouble. Black Eye [B)]

Mybe he should start with something with one engine instead of a twin.

Thad

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djmodels1999

Member since
December 2002
From: United Kingdom / Belgium

Posted by djmodels1999 on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 1:02 PM

Ah well, we all have to start in the hobby somehow, no..?! Having said that, I'm sorry for your model, Thad...

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 2:47 PM

It died a happy death. The only thing missing was the flames and smoke.

Thad

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MusicCity

Member since
January 2004
From: USA

Posted by MusicCity on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 6:09 PM

QUOTE: Mybe he should start with something with one engine instead of a twin.

That asymmetrical thrust will get you if you aren't careful Tongue [:P]

Plus you have to add the fact that it's a tail-dragger. As they say though, any landing you can walk away from is a good one.

Scott Craig -- Nashville, TN -- My Website -- My Models Page

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tigerman

Member since
March 2003
From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA

Posted by tigerman on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 7:46 PM

You seem to be taking it well, I assume it may not have been one of your better builds? Hang in there.

Eric

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Anonymous

Member since
November 2005

Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, September 14, 2004 9:05 PM

it went to a good cause i suppose

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KINGTHAD

Member since
May 2004
From: Dallas

Posted by KINGTHAD on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 8:23 AM

How can I get upset at my son he just wants to do the same thing dads doing. I will get him back when he gets older, Maybe I will walk around wihout a shirt when his girlfriends come to visit

Thad

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fightnjoe

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September 2011

Posted by fightnjoe on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 8:38 AM

there must have been a crosswind. or icing on the wings. gotta watch that stuff.

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scottrc

Member since
December 2003
From: 37deg 40.13' N 95deg 29.10'W

Posted by scottrc on Wednesday, September 15, 2004 10:31 AM

QUOTE: Originally posted by KINGTHAD

How can I get upset at my son he just wants to do the same thing dads doing. I will get him back when he gets older, Maybe I will walk around wihout a shirt when his girlfriends come to visit

Thad

I like your attitude Evil [}:)]