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Old 11-16-2004 | 01:31 PM
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From: Diana, TX
Default RE: TIP STALL????

Once in the air, you'll notice that at too slow a speed the plane will sort of fall nose down in a stall, rather than drop a wing. That's because it has washout. The wing tip is the last part of the wing to stall.

Scar: Based on the above statement, you believe I should as washout when building the kit even tho you state in your first paragraph that "washout will not cure this type of stall." Exactly, what is the purpose of adding washout, particularly for this plane.

I really appreciate you thoughts and suggestions. I won't be flying this plane for sometime. I have not yet soloed. I purchased a Hangar 9 Alpha 60. On my first flight
with an instructor using the buddy box I was mid aired. I am currently rebuilding that plane but I have purcased another one. I am waiting for some time with an instructor. Needless to say, I haven't soled on the trainer, yet. But, I will have several months in building the Decathlon so in the meantime I intend to get in a lot of training.
By your response, I am assuming you have experience with the Super Decathalon. What is it like to fly it?

Thanks
Jim Vines Jr.