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Old 07-17-2004 | 08:28 PM
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anorman
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From: Wallingford, CT
Default RE: Great Planes Stearman

I have one, have about 50 flights on it already (I do alot of flying <G&gt..

It has a Saito 120 on it, and it has adequate power for most things, although extra power certainly woudln't hurt it.. Thinking of putting my Saito 180 on it...

The plane flies like a dream.. I choose the 4 aileron servo setup, and have not had a problem..

On the recommended high rates it is very mild, however, I added even more to all the control surfaces, and even then, it's still very easy to fly.. Rolls are very crisp, snaps are slow and nice, with the added rudder throw wing overs and stall turns are a sight to be seen.

I did NOT add any weight to the plane, instead I put the battery pack above the fuel tank.. The plane balances perfectly!

Interestingly, this is my first bipe, and everyone told me how much they come down when power is pulled back, but this one doesn't, I even let an experienced bipe pilot fly it, and he said that it doesn't act like any bipe he's ever had before, either.. It does come down, but it doesn't come down fast, nor does it slow down alot either.. Surprised him, too!

At any rate, I highly recommend the plane.. It's a baby, and looks great, both on the ground and in the air.. The only complaint, setup time :-)

- Andre
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