Matt,


Your input is very interesting and greatly appreciated. One of my first "real" pattern planes was a SL1 that I flew for several years. This plane had a very large stab at 36" and was placed pretty high in the fuselage. It was one of the worst snapping/spinning planes I ever flew.

I do have trimming question for you or anyone else that can help.

The wing on the Defiants sets on the thrust line which I know is uncommon in todays designs. The wing has no dihedral and the stab sets 1/2" above the thrust line. What I like about this arrangement is how axial the plane rolls. It does have a slight pitch to the belly on rudder input, but from what I read most planes do. In advanced, I was able to get away with flying it this way, but this is something I'm going to have to correct before flying the new Masters pattern. What do you feel is the best way to correct this problem? Currently my wings are set at -0- incidence and the stabs .5 to .75 negative (leading edge down). Do I need to zero the stab and try a little positive in the wings?

Todd