SLOW Club Sunday Flying Session

Posting a few pictures.
The first two Tutor II RTFs we have seen at our field showed up yesterday.
One was Joe's-powered by a brand new O.S. Max 46 FSR. On the first flight the engine run was a little rich. Good glide and landing. On the second flight Joe was doing some neat maneuvering when the bellcrank-pushrod connection suddenly let loose. No control. Crash. Either totaled or a very difficult repair.
We all looked at the failed pushrod connection after the crash. The pushrod was really bent in a strange way at the bellcrank. Joe says he followed the directions exactly. It looked like something I wouldn't do-directions or not. Anyway, I have one of these ARF Tutor IIs still in a box in the basement. You can bet I am real concerned about the pushrod-bellcrank connection now.
The other Tutor II was George's. He has a P.A.W. 40 diesel on it. He did most of a beautiful stunt pattern with it. When he reached the four-leaf clover, the engine run became a little too erratic to complete the maneuver. But it was the first flight! Very impressive.
Before I assemble my Tutor II ARF I will have to consult with George about his bellcrank-pushrod connection.