Bates B-26 Marauder
I have the Bates Marauder as a long term project. Probably won't start building until next year sometime. I am projecting a first flight sometime in 2006.
I would like to get some thoughts on this plane in particular regarding it's handling characteristics, etc, both for this particular model and any others that may be out there. Twin training will commence next spring most likely with a VQ A-26.
One question concerning the stepping stone aircraft as well; what other planes would be good to transition into a large gas twin? I'm moving away from the smaller glow models completely and am wondering about the real benefits of learning "twinage" on a small glow engine plane as opposed to something larger on gas?
Always questions! I look forward to your response.
Mark