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Old 01-17-2012, 10:20 AM
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nrad2000
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Default RE: Pheonix Extra 330S 60-90 Size

Off on a tangent, I've had my extra 330 for almost a year and a half. It is powered with an OS FS91 and has good power. After I moved the CG forward by quarter inch, adjusting the tension on the pull/pull cable, and quadruble checking the dual elevator servo throws (equal) - the extra fly's so much different. Inverted flights I now need a slight down elevator pressure (i like), the inside and out side loops are clean, and the landings are so much easier. Before, the landings the plane would come to a slow and then suddenly balloon up or maintain same altitude at 5 feet not settling down and then once it reaches stall speed it drops. that's with giving down elevator input (which feels wierd). Now, it lands more like my escapade. On final turn I can bleed most of the speed off and right before I touch down I bring the wings level with some up elevator and 3 point landing. FUN!!

By moving CG forward played a huge difference in how this plane flys (more my style).