ORIGINAL: Richard D Bahmann aka/Wrongway
Wonder how it might fly with an extra 112 sq in of wing area?
Granted, at that weight and wing area 17 inch ounce is nicer than most full fuse planes at mid 20's and up for wing loading..
The extra 112 square inches would bring it down to about 15.
When I converted my Slide 58 with those extra 112 squares from Saito 100 to DLE-20 it went from like 13 in/oz wing loading to that 15. The change was noticeable but manageable. I still enjoy running the gas but when it comes to a good flying plane the wing loading figures in for sure in my book.
Currently working on a 20cc specific design that can take full advantage of the engine's abilities...The proto has 13 inch oz of wing loading.
Now for the let down... you gotta build it...
DLE 20 w/13in/oz, that sounds like a pretty good plan to me. I used to build everything, so not intimidated faced with the option of building to get something that sounds like fun. I'm a lot better builder than I am a flyer anyway. Plus, nobody is going to show up at the field with a twin to mine. Please post when you get it ready!