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Old 07-30-2004 | 10:20 PM
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cheechukranch
 
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Default RE: What is a good first bipe

I just finished my second plane, a Balsa USA EAA Bipe with a Saito 100. I've flown it a half dozen times now and it is a ton of fun. I built it with ailerons on both sets of wings. It is stable, yet very responsive...I've found the most challenging part of flight to be keeping up with the attitude of the plane during flight. Bipes look at you with a whole new perspective. Landings are solid as long as you keep some power on and use full up elevator just prior to touch.

It is very much a kit and took me 5 months to build...but I'm slow. The only flaw: the instructions generally suck- specifically in regards to the sequence in which they want you to do things. If you want an ARF or anything close- don't go Balsa USA. If you like to build and have some time, it's a great looking and flying plane.