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Old 10-27-2003 | 04:35 AM
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Default RE: Capiche 50

Hi,

Good to meet you down the field luke.

Another few flight on my Capiche and I have now moved the CofG back since my first flights to about 125mm. Fairly strong wind again.

The inverted flatspins have improved dramatically - really slowing down and looking really graceful. Waterfalls have tightened up a bit, especially with the help of coupled flap. Parachutes and walls have improved a bit (they were pretty good before) -still can't do a proper falling leaf though. No real difference in knife edge although the more gusty wind made it harder.

As luke said Elevators seem to be rock steady, but as soon as I transition to a harrier the rudder seems to become super sensitive. I can keep it steady for a while but it is nowhere near as easy as with my Midwest Cap232 (which admittedly is quite a bit larger plane). I am going to try a bit more sidethrust as it does always pull to one side (also in vertical climbs) which may help a little. I have tried mixed elevator with up flap but this just increased the speed of the plane and didn't seem to make it any steadier - although I will try different amounts of mix)

Still having great fun with it.

Kevin