My CARF Mustang is ready for maiden!
Does anyone have words of wisdom before flying this bird this weekend? I have the CG set right in front of the wing tube, and balanced laterally. Weight is right at 35 lbs dry. Power is a DA-85 on pitts (new motor not broken in, but runs smoothly) There is hardly any right and down thrust to speak of, but while it's barely there at least its in the correct directions... This was difficult to do given the tight, narrow cowl and my desire to have a perfect spinner/cowl alignment. I've done extensive work on ducting to cool the motor and also have cool, filtered air going into the fuse for the carb. After a few shakedowns and taxi tests and all is right.
I will add that I spent this past spring and summer casually flying a Top Flite 1/5 P-51 with success in flight and landing, and hoping that the experience will serve me well for the CARF...
Paint and scheme will happen later next year...I just want to fly for now. Hehe
Thanks in advance !
GM
