ORIGINAL: fredsedno
Thanks for the advice. The plan specifies '' no thrust'', however, flying instructions state that the plane will wander to the left on take off roll.
Also states right rudder is necessary.
I plan to build with 2 degrees rt. thrust[easy fix if this is not good idea] and 0 degrees down thrust. Also easy to correct.
I also am thinking of mounting 60tt on a 45 degree angle rather than straight vertical.
Definitely tail dragger [Dubro hd main gear], just haven't a method of mounting with gear raked back to put axle in line with the leading edge.
Got to get through ''deer season''before building this bird. ps the original HOG called for 4 degrees rt. thrust. Fredsedno
Part of being a pilot is knowing the airplane and then compensating for whatever temporary quirky handling it has during various takeoff/landing/flight modes.
Fer instance, with an old Goldberg Anniversary Cub, I learned to hold a bit of right rudder during the takeoff roll and to release it when the tail came up and after a few seconds. The result was a beautifully perfect takeoff. Just like in the real J-3.
I would build it to factory specs. Then, if you feel the need, use your computer radio's features to try different trim characteristics. I don't think you will be tempted to erase the factory's trim mechanically and replace it with your own.
Ed Cregger