Flying the Smith MiniPlane
Hi Gang,
I bought my metallic blue with bright yellow wing leading edge trim from an old timer at a swap meet. I can't help you on the wing incidence. But The plane flys great.
I actually was flying my ugly stick until I put the Saito FA-50 4 stroke in the smith.
I have not touched the stick all season.
This plane can be docile enough to teach a beginner to fly on, or aerobatic enough to really get your blood pumping!
I won't trade or sell it. It is one of those planes you just keep on hand and charged for a quick run to the field. Small enough to fit in most cars without disassembly of the wings. (I can get it into the back seat of my car!)
One thing I would do is move up to a .60 4 stroke or so.
I like big loops and rolls and the saito 50 just doesnt have the umph to get to the top of the loop.
I will be switching out the saito 50 for a 60 - 65 4 stroke next season.
This plane is a treat to watch in the air and sounds just as good with the 4 stroke!!!
Jeff