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Old 11-21-2014, 07:17 PM
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based on the spad trainer
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Old 11-21-2014, 08:31 PM
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Not without rubber bands on the wing ;-) . If the wing is not warped, and the balance is right, it should be fine.
Old 11-22-2014, 08:15 AM
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still got to put servo in wing,going to tape wing to fuse to fine balance point then put in dowels for rubber bands!
Old 11-24-2014, 10:15 AM
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looks great! yes, it looks like it will fly, make sure balance is right and you keep your airspeed up. spads tend to be a little heavier(which is good) so dont stall the plane or try to turn at a lower airspeed
Old 11-24-2014, 01:49 PM
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Just a note, You have your Fults nose gear is mounted backwards. Those coils are intended to work in compression. The strut will also function well with the gear legs straight down or just slightly swept forward. The struts should never be swept to the rear..

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Thanks john! got fults turned around,finished servos and balanced. Now if the weather will just clear!
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update!! it flew as good as any trainer!
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Glad to hear it!

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