Bear attack on bush plane in Alaska...

Eric308 · 10-26-2009, 06:25 PM

Evidently the pilot left some good smelling stuff on the plane and a bear sniffed it out overnight. Did a number on it....anyway, the pilot has some duct tape and new rubber air dropped in and patched it up and flew her out. Ballsy if you ask me...check out rifle scabbard on wing strut.

Motorcycle Fred · 10-26-2009, 06:30 PM

Yep....thems real men up in Alaska......not like them sissy valley girls we got over there on the I-5 corridor....

big tire · 10-26-2009, 06:34 PM

They don't call it two hundred mile an hour tape for nothing ya know...

john1263 · 10-26-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by big tire

They don't call it two hundred mile an hour tape for nothing ya know...

that thing will never see anything close to 200mph

I think top speed on a Super Cub is less than 100...

smackman · 10-26-2009, 07:12 PM

Did anyone catch the recent Mythbusters about duct tape? They made a boat out of duct tape, a cannon out of duct tape, and hoisted a car off the ground with several strips of duct tape.

I think the duct tape repair job on the plane trumps their efforts, though!

ZREX MIKE · 10-26-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Motorcycle Fred

......not like them sissy valley girls we got over there on the I-5 corridor....

Maybe you should move west Fred................................You'd fit right in.

Motorcycle Fred · 10-26-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ZREX MIKE

Maybe you should move west Fred................................You'd fit right in.

Oh!

Don't get me started about those of you from

Washington State....

We know how tough all those guys are.

Someday we are going to redraw the Oregon and Washington State lines and divide the States in half right down the top of the cascades.....We will then have the

western side......and the

Eastern side.......woooooohoooooooo

flying dave · 10-26-2009, 07:28 PM

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Originally Posted by john1263

that thing will never see anything close to 200mph

I think top speed on a Super Cub is less than 100...

My fathers had 150hp with a climb prop and it cruised around 93mph. I hated headwinds.

Although it would take off on a postage stamp.

big tire · 10-26-2009, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by john1263

that thing will never see anything close to 200mph

I think top speed on a Super Cub is less than 100...

I hope not... because at 201 mph and above it would disintegrate...

Duck tape was called 200 MPH tape in WWII, because they would patch bullet holes in fighter planes with it. The proper name, BTW, is duck tape. When it was first developed, the cloth used in the tape was duck, a lightweight canvas. Later, someone tried to rename it duct tape, but it has been proven again and again that it does not work on metal ductwork, as in HVAC applications.

jimmyc · 10-26-2009, 09:09 PM

What is theskin of the plane?? Canvas??

Eric308 · 10-26-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jimmyc

What is theskin of the plane?? Canvas??

Yeah, I think it's resin impregnated fabric.

flying dave · 10-26-2009, 09:25 PM

I think they used cotton a long time ago. Most are a polyester fabric I believe. Stitts, Ceconite, Polyfiber, etc.

Chuck2312 · 10-26-2009, 09:58 PM

Dacron actually, they also use a special Linen. Rick would know better, some of the old birds he works have dope and fabric flight controls.

The bush pilot/mechanic most likely used a pre doped fabric for the repair, which is why it looks silver. It probably was pre formed/sewed. That way he (or she) would only have to stitch the bottom seam, then dope the whole thing up and let it cure. The seams would be hand sewn anyway, but I would hate to have to do it in freezing cold weather, laying in the dirt.

Edit: I just notice the silver strips, that make it look like he used duct tape. I wonder what the whole story is.

Eric308 · 10-26-2009, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck2312

Dacron actually, they also use a special Linen. Rick would know better, some of the old birds he works have dope and fabric flight controls.

The bush pilot/mechanic most likely used a pre doped fabric for the repair, which is why it looks silver. It probably was pre formed/sewed. That way he (or she) would only have to stitch the bottom seam, then dope the whole thing up and let it cure. The seams would be hand sewn anyway, but I would hate to have to do it in freezing cold weather, laying in the dirt.

Edit: I just notice the silver strips, that make it look like he used duct tape. I wonder what the whole story is.

http://community.discoverychannel.co...46/m/431103515

Chuck2312 · 10-27-2009, 07:22 PM

OooooooKaaaaaay, I'm glad I didn't have to sign off that exrep (expeditious repair). I wonder if the story has been confirmed. I see that its posted on Discovery but I didn't see that it was reported by one of their journalists.

GoneGreen · 10-27-2009, 07:30 PM

I'll say it since no one else did....that looks like the $ he put into Duct Tape is about the same as if he took it to a airplane fixer dude and had it fixed right!

mikeboileau · 10-27-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by GoneGreen

I'll say it since no one else did....that looks like the $ he put into Duct Tape is about the same as if he took it to a airplane fixer dude and had it fixed right!

I think thats what it took to GET it back!

TGHW · 10-27-2009, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GoneGreen

I'll say it since no one else did....that looks like the $ he put into Duct Tape is about the same as if he took it to a airplane fixer dude and had it fixed right!

I know that you're not serious but I'm gonna have to say I highly doubt that is true. I'm sure that Rick61 could provide an educated guess as to what it would cost to make those repairs properly, per FAA regulations.

TG

Rick61 · 10-27-2009, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TGHW

I'm sure that Rick61 could provide an educated guess as to what it would cost to make those repairs properly, per FAA regulations.

TG

More than what that POS spam can is worth.... & then double it.

90% of the work takes 10% of the time... it's that last 10% of the work that's a bitch & takes 90% of the time.

I notice there are no *after* pics of the right horizontal....

Last major fabric I did was a set of wings for an N3N.. & that was quite a while ago.. Easier to farm it out to the amazing Rowena at Santa Paula.

flying dave · 10-27-2009, 11:22 PM

The avitat factory had a bunch of women working in the fabric shop when I worked for a Husky dealer. They all had to be addicted to their jobs as I could not stay in there for more than a few minutes due to the strong odor.

bkra13 · 10-28-2009, 12:18 AM

That'll teach that guy to be smuggling salmon....

bkra13 · 10-28-2009, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by flying dave

The avitat factory had a bunch of women working in the fabric shop when I worked for a Husky dealer. They all had to be addicted to their jobs as I could not stay in there for more than a few minutes due to the strong odor.

way too many possible comments....

flying dave · 10-28-2009, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by bkra13

way too many possible comments....

Did I mention how sexy they were???

bkra13 · 10-28-2009, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by flying dave

Did I mention how sexy they were???

In a husky sort of way???

DavidABQ · 10-28-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Motorcycle Fred

Yep....thems real men up in Alaska......not like them sissy Suzuki Bandit riders!

I fixed it for you.

GoneGreen · 10-28-2009, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by TGHW

I know that you're not serious but I'm gonna have to say I highly doubt that is true. I'm sure that Rick61 could provide an educated guess as to what it would cost to make those repairs properly, per FAA regulations.

TG

Oh yeah, go get all serious and accurate on me....

GoneGreen · 10-28-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick61

More than what that POS spam can is worth.... & then double it.

90% of the work takes 10% of the time... it's that last 10% of the work that's a bitch & takes 90% of the time.

I notice there are no *after* pics of the right horizontal....

Last major fabric I did was a set of wings for an N3N.. & that was quite a while ago.. Easier to farm it out to the amazing Rowena at Santa Paula.

How would that thing have flown if they just removed all the bad fabric on the fusealage, and repaired the elevator and tail?

sillyhillbilly · 10-28-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by smackman

Did anyone catch the recent Mythbusters about duct tape? They made a boat out of duct tape, a cannon out of duct tape, and hoisted a car off the ground with several strips of duct tape.

I think the duct tape repair job on the plane trumps their efforts, though!

yes i did, it was a great show, making the cannon out of nothing but duct tape was impressive, the sail boat was another, very good.

sillyhillbilly · 10-28-2009, 02:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GoneGreen

I'll say it since no one else did....that looks like the $ he put into Duct Tape is about the same as if he took it to a airplane fixer dude and had it fixed right!

and just how far do you think the air planr fixer upper was from them,

since they were in the alaskian wilderness with no way out but that plane?

I think the mileage fees to get him and material to there would have been more than the plane.

Like how you going to call for a tow of a wreck plane?

sillyhillbilly · 10-28-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by big tire

I hope not... because at 201 mph and above it would disintegrate...

Duck tape was called 200 MPH tape in WWII, because they would patch bullet holes in fighter planes with it. The proper name, BTW, is duck tape. When it was first developed, the cloth used in the tape was duck, a lightweight canvas. Later, someone tried to rename it duct tape, but it has been proven again and again that it does not work on metal ductwork, as in HVAC applications.

really?
I have been using it for 22 years in the HVAC work i do, it works great for about 6 to 8 years, less if under sun light. still works better than anything else going

10-26-2009, 06:25 PM	#1
Eric308 BadAss Curd Stirrer and Hard-core Scrappler Been there, done that, got the T-shirt, the matchbook, the recipe, and an autograph Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Madison, WI	Bear attack on bush plane in Alaska... Evidently the pilot left some good smelling stuff on the plane and a bear sniffed it out overnight. Did a number on it....anyway, the pilot has some duct tape and new rubber air dropped in and patched it up and flew her out. Ballsy if you ask me...check out rifle scabbard on wing strut. Attached Images __________________ KYJOAP#2 "I will endeavor to persevere." TNT May, 2007 "I will fight no more forever." Chief Joseph, Nez Perce, 1877 "Funny how people get mad, and then we all end up comparing clams." ZLadyREX 11/30/09

10-26-2009, 06:30 PM	#2
Motorcycle Fred BadAss Hooligan Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Redmond, Oregon	Re: Bear attack on bush plane in Alaska... Yep....thems real men up in Alaska......not like them sissy valley girls we got over there on the I-5 corridor.... __________________

10-26-2009, 06:34 PM	#3
big tire Once is good Twice is better Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: 7.2 miles from the George Washington Bridge...	Re: Bear attack on bush plane in Alaska... They don't call it two hundred mile an hour tape for nothing ya know... __________________ Evan T Puffer # twelve... Born and raised on CH3NO2 (nitro). "...you can't tune a motor that's hurt. They run much faster on fuel then they do on aluminum." - Elmer Trett

10-26-2009, 07:12 PM	#5
smackman I want a Norton to call my own. Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Vancouver (not B.C.), Washington (not D.C.)	Re: Bear attack on bush plane in Alaska... Did anyone catch the recent Mythbusters about duct tape? They made a boat out of duct tape, a cannon out of duct tape, and hoisted a car off the ground with several strips of duct tape. I think the duct tape repair job on the plane trumps their efforts, though! __________________ Josh "Smackman" ZRXOA 1858 We miss you, Arlie. Why spend life in a cage when you can spend it behind bars?...Handlebars, that is. "Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats." H.L. Mencken

10-26-2009, 09:09 PM	#10
jimmyc aka Sideshow Bob 1 Tenth......Alex Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Venice, Cali	Re: Bear attack on bush plane in Alaska... What is theskin of the plane?? Canvas?? __________________ .............................................................................................................

10-26-2009, 09:25 PM	#12
flying dave BadAss Hooligan Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nashville	Re: Bear attack on bush plane in Alaska... I think they used cotton a long time ago. Most are a polyester fabric I believe. Stitts, Ceconite, Polyfiber, etc.

10-26-2009, 09:58 PM	#13
Chuck2312 Moderator Firestarter & Part-time Crash-test Dummy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Greenville SC	Re: Bear attack on bush plane in Alaska... Dacron actually, they also use a special Linen. Rick would know better, some of the old birds he works have dope and fabric flight controls. The bush pilot/mechanic most likely used a pre doped fabric for the repair, which is why it looks silver. It probably was pre formed/sewed. That way he (or she) would only have to stitch the bottom seam, then dope the whole thing up and let it cure. The seams would be hand sewn anyway, but I would hate to have to do it in freezing cold weather, laying in the dirt. Edit: I just notice the silver strips, that make it look like he used duct tape. I wonder what the whole story is. __________________ Chucksan

10-27-2009, 07:22 PM	#15
Chuck2312 Moderator Firestarter & Part-time Crash-test Dummy Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Greenville SC	Re: Bear attack on bush plane in Alaska... OooooooKaaaaaay, I'm glad I didn't have to sign off that exrep (expeditious repair). I wonder if the story has been confirmed. I see that its posted on Discovery but I didn't see that it was reported by one of their journalists. __________________ Chucksan

10-27-2009, 07:30 PM	#16
GoneGreen Licensed to post Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central New Mexico	Re: Bear attack on bush plane in Alaska... I'll say it since no one else did....that looks like the $ he put into Duct Tape is about the same as if he took it to a airplane fixer dude and had it fixed right! __________________ You've just simultainiously managed to headbutt me in the Gentleman's region and break the prow off your Gallion, well done mate!

10-27-2009, 11:22 PM	#20
flying dave BadAss Hooligan Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Nashville	Re: Bear attack on bush plane in Alaska... The avitat factory had a bunch of women working in the fabric shop when I worked for a Husky dealer. They all had to be addicted to their jobs as I could not stay in there for more than a few minutes due to the strong odor.

10-28-2009, 12:18 AM	#21
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