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Old 08-14-2002 | 09:46 PM
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DavidR
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Default BVM Bobcat

I have been flying a Bobcat since last year at Superman and have around 200 Bobcat flights. The last 75-80 have been with the reflex and it makes it really predictable to land. I have two reflex settings (1/8" Up and 1/4" up with the corresponding down trim in the elevator) I use the lower setting when the wind is higher and also as I am slowing down on my downwind leg. Mine does not seem to bobble as much on final as some but I have the gyro dialed to about 50-60 % with gear down and maybe 10-20% with gear up. I have tried every possible gyro setting in between 0 and 100% and this seems to work best on the plane. I have seen the Kramer's plane fly and it did not seem to do much different as far as slowing down with the flaps, it did not seem to raock the wings as much but I have not had that problem since getting the gyro "tuned" where I works well. Solid airplane capable of anything your thumbs can do!

David Reid

BTW mine has a P-120 set at full thrust but with a speed limiter to limit top speed. Exceptional vertical performance.