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Old 02-20-2014, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Dr Kiwi
That scale design has relatively small wing area compared with most parkflyers so be aware that it will have relatively high wing loading (probably at least 12oz-16oz/sq.ft). It may prove to be tricky to fly and may need to be flown fairly fast to keep it aloft. I hope this is not your first RC plane... if you don't have a lot of stick time I'd suggest learning to fly with a floaty type trainer (5oz/sq.ft) before risking such a beautiful model.

Thanks for the tips, this would be the 9th plane I would have in the air: (2 Trainers, SIG 4* 60, GP Coursair 40, Parkzone F4F, Flyzone Beaver, Twinstar 40). I will be a bit nervous with wind because it is so light and such a great little model, but beyond that, I should be OK with the speed and wing loads....That said, I really do appreciate the help.
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