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Old 10-13-2015, 02:15 AM
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Originally Posted by Hydro Junkie
Just a thought. Since you are an experienced flyer already, you may want to make a slight change in your build. Unless you plan on using the Kadet to help others learn to fly, I would reduce the dihedral by at least 50%. Since you already know how to fly, you don't need the self righting to be nearly as strong as what the stock 2" dihedral will give. I'm working on a Jr, a smaller version of your MkII, and have removed the dihedral all together. Since mine is going to have twin floats and larger ailerons as compared to a Mk II, I felt all the dihedral wasn't needed.

I tend to agree. The modification shouldn't be difficult. I took out the dihedral and added ailerons, when I built my Kadet Senior. Converting it to a tail dragger wasn't too difficult, and may also be a consideration, here.