Originally Posted by
Mms_citrus
yea I think it's really a cool looking plane. As far as I read it actually flew ok, just never performed up to expectations. Engine problems I read. However correct me if I'm wrong. And as far as flying better, if it doesn't burn down on the tarmac I'll be a step ahead
I think it was one of a number of planes that had a lot of potential but were let down by under performing or under developed engines. By the time the engine was ready the time for the airframe had come and gone.
Based on the location of the landing gear it seem like the CG on the full scale would have been as expected in relation to the relatively conventional outboard wings but I wonder how much all of the area in the aft fuselage/engine fairing is going to effect the trim.