fhollahan

Ok, I am all done the build and have checked out everything from a radio and control perspective. I have to get the CG dialed in. A preliminary check indicated I need a little more weight to the front. Clearly a little tail heavy. Has anyone flown with the CG recommendations and have any thoughts on what the manual calls for now that you have flown the plane? I know this is a bit of preference within the range but would be nice to hear? Also, my weight is above the 25lb estimate in the specs. Seems they often under estimate. I did some quick weight check without fuel and I think I am in the 27-28 lb range. I don't have extras on this either. I have bomb/payload drop, but no lights. But larger batteries, pilot figure, choke servo/linkage, etc. and it adds up. I am using all 12 channels on the receiver when you include ignition kill and bomb/payload tank drops.

Here are some final pictures and a video of retracts working on the plane. Once I get to maiden it I'll report back how it flies.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXbx0VJJqUc