I have nothing to redeem.
Are you saying you honestly mean that you flew an La7 with no ailerons, no rudder, no elevators, using NO controls whatsoever other than throttle and flaps, you landed?
I read that as sarcasm (it can only be), to which I replied "laying it on a bit thick?".
I've lost every flight control in a plane before. Dive a Ki84 and you'll experience it. It is impossible to fly using only torque and flaps, not to mention line up and turn onto a runway, land safely, and exit out. I suppose it could be done if you were already lined up, low and slow, but I don't think most folks are going to believe ya on that one

EDIT: Mind you, I didn't read it as pointless sarcasm. I figured you had a point about "repair hangars" In there somewhere.