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Old 06-30-2022, 12:59 AM
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Joseph Frost
 
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Another day out with the micro jet, to check my replaced winglets, upgraded from 3mm to 6mm Depron. Definitelly much better, the 3mm ones were too flexy, creating all sorts of problems under the load of highter speed.
Model is extremely responsive even with miniscule TAs on Ail. controls and can get out of hand in a split second! It is very nose heavy at slow speed, with Elevator totally inaffective even with max. travel while while flare-landing.
Totally opposite on power over 75%, when it wants to climb, due to the exhaust outlets slightly bellow the centre line, creating pendular balloning effect. The next one I'll convert I will add slightly more of down Th.
Nevertheless, fun to fly, to keep you alert!.
(Alfa ll test run new wingtips, .65)

Test run on lighter 3S/.65

Extremely CG sensitive, aft balast added with heavier 3S/.85

Close up run.