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Old 11-27-2013 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by retransit
Hey Ray, I guess it will be spring time before she flies.
Reference the nitro planes reaper:

I know this is a Fleet thread but I have to respond.....

Take lots of pictures. If that one flies (I use that term loosely) as good as my friends model you're in for a spectacular crash. I was elected the chief test pilot and I made it about 100 feet past take-off. The model was given to another member, repaired, and with his super human skills he actually made it one lap, crashing on landing. It was nothing like a glider and wanted to constantly snap and roll over.

You'll notice in most of the inflight photos there is a lot of aileron deflection opposite the roll, that is it snapping. One might think to use the rudder instead but it is somewhat ineffective.

The reaper is definitely not a Concept Fleet in flying characteristics.

The last photo is my favorite, it is actually still in flight... A moment from the best thing to happen to that plane (A sure death).

I do recall it taking off rather nicely, gently peeling off the ground, then all hell breaking loose.

I was armed with my camera for the second flight attempt knowing it would end poorly. The below photos show the action.

Good luck!

SunDevilPilot

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