Shortman
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Joined: 2/25/2002
From: Clovis,
CA, USA
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Well, over the last few days put in 5 flights in windy and still conditions. Things I've noticed ...
My plane is nose heavy (so take that into considerations, along with no cowl on for right now)
The plane has some coupling in knife edge, my thinking is the CG being loaded in the front along with no cowl has some effect on this, so until I get the cowl on and the new battery in place way back in the tail, I'll be using a little rudder to elevator mixing to correct for this.
Another thing, was that yes, while landing, the plane does tend to nose over, although all my landings have been near perfect, I'm flying off some tall grass, the wheel pants grab the grass and slowly tilt the plane. Not a big deal and my first two landings were greased in... 2 for 5, ehh not that bad. Another thing that will improve with the CG being in the correct place.
Hover was a breeze with this plane, more then enough aileron and elevator to control the plane. Flat spins suffered due to the CG being way to far forward, and as did the waterfalls.
Overall the plane is a blast to fly. It can hold a line very well and I was able to do some IMAC sequences with it without too much hassle. Can't wait to get it dialed in and flying just right.
Had low rates on at 60% of max throws (not sure on measurements, will get them tomorrow) and 3D rates at max deflection on all surfaces. The plane took 1 click of right aileron to level out in flight.
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Steven Carroll
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