RE: BVM F-86 (60
Hi Sean, how do you spell your name, you never seem to use it? I have a very early one piece wing BVM Sabre(ex D/F). It is a little peach. I use a Wren 70 and after take off never use full power.
It is a very smooth and predictable flyer and one of the very few planes that experiences no pitch change with either take off or landing flap.
By today's standards it is quite small and needs to be flown in close unless you have really good eyesight. I use the Trim Aircraft aluminium nose gear and the BVM mechanical mains. I notice that the main flexplates are now re-enforced with a ply backing plate. I wish I had been aware of this concession when I installed my mounts. I dread the thought of damaging these plates particularly since I fly from grass. Its a great model but by today's artf standards can be a little frustrating but you and your customer are going to have a lot of fun, Ron.