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Old 01-25-2011, 03:03 AM
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PHIL GREENO
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Default RE: crow braking

I would certainley NOT recommend any flyer of ourexpensive jet models to check your CG postion by entering a spin on the first few flights and most pilots would not be happy doing this.

As most of our jet models use either a semi or near semitrical aerofoil section longitudinal dihedral or "decalage" as is correctly named is very small 0-1-2 deg positive max. so only has a small effect on inverted trim. Flat bottom wing sections such as Clark Y require more decalage for neutral trim in normal flight.

Much safer to roll invered at a good height and check how much down elevator you need to fly level.

If the models CG is too far back (not a good idea) you will notice a pitch up in trim straight away.

Phil.