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Old 11-13-2004, 03:56 PM
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Neil Guildford
 
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Default RE: Cermark F16 ENGINE??

Flew the maiden today.

6 inches behind the leading edge of the wing (from the flat bit) felt a bit nose light, so further flights will have the CG further forward.

I see what people mean when they say its not a particularly fast plane, especially when compared to something like a magnum, but it flys beautifully straight and looks superb with the wheels retracted on a low pass over the strip whilst rolling.

It is very easy to fly and landings and take-off are almost a non-event.

The ASP 91 is certainly powerful enough to get airborne, even from a muddy winter field, but lacks the verticle performance. I was running a 14x6 apc prop and this wouldn't have helped with speed (Very quiet though). I will now start experimenting with props

Neil