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Old 01-04-2005, 11:08 AM
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robert92679
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Default RE: first fast plane?

ORIGINAL: electricfan

If i get a delta wing, what is one that will go pretty fast but can be landed by a human?
I believe that landing the Diamond Dust is the easiest part of the flight.

Launching it for the first time and getting it trimmed out is the tricky part.

If landing is your concern, then the DD is the way to go. We have more than a few speed planes at my field, and the 'others' (Magnums, Patriots, pylon-types) all land much hotter than a Dust. The delta wing will slow way down and settle right onto the runway.

Just remember, if it's seems too fast at first, you can throttle back. I've seen guys launch at WOT and get so wrapped up trying to keep up with the plane, that they forget about that stick on the left.

Good luck!