RE: New Pacific Aeromodel Clip Wing Monocoupe
Hi Guys,
I have flown my Monocoupe with a SV-26 rear carb (from Troy Bulit Models) 6 times now and it is a real pleasure!
The SV-26 provides plenty of power and it flys great on 1/2 to 3/4 throttle.
Take offs are easy - just make sure you have the rear wheel aligned with the rudder and some expo dialed in - I had a bit of trouble on the first few take-offs until I replaced the tail wheel springs with something a bit stronger.
Now -easy as pie - straight and true. Power up graually, the tail come up and away you go - in quick order!
Landings are simple too - chop the power - she comes down fairly quick due to the large cowl frontal area and the APC 18x6 Wide prop I am using -and then go up on the throttle 2-3 clicks for a smooth landing with no bad habits. Flairs nicely with a little power on.
I was paranoid about landing a clipped wing plane but this one is a *****cat. The designers at PA did thier homework.
Ken