Blueskies

I would not expect flutter from the curl. It should just load the
control system worst case.

On the possibility of flutter, I'd just slow down and fly at a slower
air speed below the flutter range. In my Mooney I'd probably cruise at
100-110 mph vs the normal 140-160 mph if I experienced any flutter.

I'm not faulting what the pilot did. If he was not comfortable with
what I'm saying I'd do then his actions were excellent for him (and he
got the bird and himself home safely).

If in doubt, is pays to be doubly safe rather than sticking your neck
out.

Big John
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On Thu, 23 Mar 2006 00:24:05 GMT, ".Blueskies."
wrote:

My primary concern would be flutter, and then insurance coverage of the 'field repair' or flying it without a ferry
permit....


"Big John" wrote in message ...
Montblack

Nope.

1. Couldn't see any popped rivets in photo's.
2. Gap between aileron and wing was equal full length of aileron in
photo's.
3. I'd have got in cockpit and ran ailerons full right and left to
feel for any drag.
4. Then would have taken a hammer and stone or block of wood and taken
most of the 'curl' out of aileron.
5. Got in and fired up and landed next in the States to clear customs.
7. Then flew to home base to get repaired.

As I said prior. I would not have tried to do rolls and loops on way
home but birds have a lot of strength beyond plackard limits so lots
of safety built in even damaged birds.

And a good day to you and all.

Big John
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On Wed, 22 Mar 2006 00:13:51 -0600, "Montblack"
wrote:

("Big John" wrote)
[snip]
Enough said. Mark me in the column as flying home.


Would you have removed the damaged aileron before flight?


Montblack