If you don't try at least, you will never know. Glad to see that you are looking at altrenate routes to achieve a goal. There's no question about having greater rudder effectiveness by increasing the lateral area at around the CG. If you don't go overboard on the size increase of the stab and wing, it should actually assist other maneuvers also (snaps and spins).
MattK
ORIGINAL: tschmidt
Thanks Bob and Charlie,
It's always a pain redoing something thats already flying, but always room for improvement. I'm hope the larger canopy accomplishes exactly what your thoughts are Bob. Hopefully I'll be able to find out soon. I need all the help I can get to compete with you guys this year!
Charlie, the new wings will be similar to the last version. Same airfoil, but I'm increasing the span from 72" to 75". I'm also moving the tips forward a half inch. The stab is going to be replaced on the airplane pictured with the same stab thats on my newest plane. Its thicker, larger and seems to fly smoother. My goal this winter was to get both planes the same. Hopefully I haven't screwed them both up!
