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Old 04-28-2013, 04:11 PM
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Default RE: ESM Dornier DO 335

ORIGINAL: invertmast

Congrats!

It still baffles me why very few people ever take a model up high and learn its slow flight tendencies on a maiden. Im guilty of it with some models as well, but when there is a big question on it, its worth while IMO.

Good to see it flew, gives me motivation to finish a few of my nearly completed projects so i can start mine!
I agree with this completely. As it is nice to know at what speed it is going to stall, and which wing will drop, or just drop the nose.

With this maiden, I understand why everything was done the way it was. Electrics add that issue of very limited flight time. It was even shorter than expected. (at least until everything is sorted out)

I certainly agree with the heavier warbirds, it is a good test to check the stall.

I will be very interested to see how your DO 335 project progresses, as I would like to see how the drive shaft is tackled with a mid engine setup. Gas power would certainly be my preference with this model, and I am hoping at some point to have one. Right now though, it is quite cost prohibitive to my budget.