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Old 04-01-2005 | 05:17 PM
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famousdave
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Default RE: down thrust

If the plane balloons over the runway when throttle is cut it means that downthrust is excessive. Adding more will make the problem worse. Shim the engine UP to alleviate this problem, but only after you have tried expo in your elevator settings and ensuring the plane is indeed balanced..

A nose heavy plane won't balloon, a tail heavy one will.

That plane should darn near land hands off.

DP