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Wallis Conversion - 4/15/2005 11:25 PM   
floridagyro



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Status: offline 		Hi,

Getting the Wallis in the air was a real challenge so I converted it to tail dragger. Some may not like the looks but it sure improved the ability to takeoff. Before I had to restrain it with a string and give left rudder to release it at full throttle. Now you know what that does with the prop that close to the rudder and if you didn't have a perfectly smooth runway and straight into the wind it would roll over.

I made 6 very successful flights today off from grass with no restraining string. It takes off like a gyro should. It may look funny but it handles much better on the ground.

Phil


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RE: Wallis Conversion - 4/16/2005 1:45 AM   
rcflyerfl



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Status: offline 		Phil,
Looks good to me... I like tail draggers.. Congrats on your flights.

Jim

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RE: Wallis Conversion - 4/16/2005 2:26 AM   
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Status: offline 		Congrats, Phil, on the cool-looking conversion !!! Definately has character !!! Wallis himself would be impressed. I wonder if he ever made a taildragger version ?? Have fun flying your new creation !! Charlie Anderson

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