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Old 10-16-2012 | 08:56 AM
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Ozzy37
 
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Default RE: Can anyone ID this SPAD

Thanks for all the replies.

Slamn Sammy,

Was my brothers plane, he said it flew like a dog, but he was using an OS 40 LA, I've changed to a TT Pro .46 which as you know is a lot stronger than an OS LA. I've had some experience with an older Great Planes F-15 that was a complete brick. Take off roll was 3/4 the length of our 600 ft runway, and even then it wallowed into the air. My trick was to keep it low and level until the speed built up and then it would fly great. Landings were VERY hot and you could flare it and use aerobraking just as the real F-15 does. I flew the mess out of that plane while I had it, but it was a one trick poney. Wasn't expecting 3d with it but dives from height to a low level fast pass can get boring after awhile. I'm gonna give this one a try and see what becomes of it as I have less than $20 invested.

Oz