Originally Posted by
SlopeIron
Don't the plans say that plane comes in at around 14lbs? If so, I'd say you are a little on the heavy side but not way out of the ballpark. With full flaps it should not be a problem. Just be sure to fly it in under a little bit of power and then cut the throttle after you are on the ground. How tricky that will be depends on the length of your runway I guess.
Don't really know weight from plans, bird was built when I bought it and no plans or even discussion with the person who built it could be had, anyone know where I can find a set of plans?
But THANK YOU for your insight and suggestions, YES, on first flights I will find the most open longest runway I can fly from
ALL thoughts and suggestions are welcome, even repeat advice so no one be shy.
The exhaust is custom as I could not find a muffler to fit under the cowl and the model is too nice hack a big muffler out the side or bottom, not done welding it together yet, here is what it looks like cowl off, right side will be functional also