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Old 03-04-2013, 03:28 PM
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Default RE: 1/5.3 Horten 229

Other than the instant descend once the one power system failed, it handled fine on one motor and didnt exhibit any significant yaw changes.
There is a rudder on the model, just not a conventional one.

The reason for the power increase is bc we want this to fly like the fighter it was intended to be. The original power system was marginal and barely flew the plane. I like my planes to have a little bit of extra power on reserve. The fact that it will be able to atleast maintain altitude in the event one power unit fails with the new system is a plus.

Therea a video on youtube of the maiden as well


I am working on getting a dealer for these based in Europe to possibly make it available to you guys on the other side of the pond. Ill update the thread with more info on that as i get it.