Darn tree

[msgt van]

I hit a tree last weekend. Do you think this damage can be repaired, or is replacing the bulkhead in order?

 

[TBay Sledhead]

No image!

 

[msgt van]

Oops. Hopefully it shows up this time.

 

[steiner]

Looks like you punctured just the front of the cast. If so the BoP Bulkhead saver should keep it together.

 

[msgt van]

I was thinking about installing the bulkhead saver and welding a plate across the front where the bulkhead bolt was replaced by the gapping hole.

 

[maim]

that should work.

 

[msgt van]

Just like new!
Here's the reason why...ouch.

 

[steiner]

Wow! That's quite the footage there.
Where you texting and driving or what?

 

[msgt van]

As in flying, you're often faced with two choices. The correct choice is often the other one. I was ready to overshoot an unmarked corner on a trail. You know the one... you see the treeline / trail is a clear cut path for miles ahead and you're scooting along at the speed of stink, but the trail takes an abrupt turn. I should have went straight into the deep stuff, but opted to try to make the turn. Let's say I committed to the turn a little too late.

 

[Al Bundy]

Just like new!
Here's the reason why...ouch.

Ouch. You ok?

 

[steiner]

As in flying, you're often faced with two choices. The correct choice is often the other one. I was ready to overshoot an unmarked corner on a trail. You know the one... you see the treeline / trail is a clear cut path for miles ahead and you're scooting along at the speed of stink, but the trail takes an abrupt turn. I should have went straight into the deep stuff, but opted to try to make the turn. Let's say I committed to the turn a little too late.

Around here that is called a Bush Sled.

 

[msgt van]

Yep, I'm fine. Ego a bit bruised, but lucky I didn't get FUBAR.


https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_U.S._Air_Force_acronyms_and_expressions#F

 

[steiner]

Maybe fab up one of these to the front bumper for them unsuspecting corners.

 

[msgt van]

Perfect. I bet Travis has one!