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Old 09-26-2004 | 06:46 PM
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Default RE: Maiden Flight of ati-manufacturing B-17

Inspired by a recent pilgrimage to Bomber Field, RV Man put 'er up in the air today. A lot of scale detailing, cowls, etc. were left off till after flight testing.

The little 2-stroke Webra's performed well. This Fortress seemed really fast and smooth in the air, even at 1/2 throttle. Required 12 clicks of up trim, none of aileron. According to RV Man: "Not nearly as hard to fly as a P-38!!"

Landing without flaps (RV Man's trademark) was fast and very smooth. The crowd erupted in applause. I've got video, but no idea how to post it.

mt
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