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Old 04-21-2005 | 03:51 PM
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Default Chip Hyde Extra

I just test flew my 34% Chip Hyde Extra. Here are a few pix. I wasn't able to do much 3D due to the fact that my DA 100 engine is brand new and wasn't broken in yet. Also the pilot is a chicken!! It is really stable and lands very slowly without any tendency to drop a wing. . The assembly experience would have been a little easier if a manual had been available at that time. The only negatives I can report are weak tailwheel springs and I am not real happy with the wing attach method ( Although it does work well). The first few planes that were shipped were sent with too short a landing gear. Thus I had to stick with a 26x10 prop for adequate ground clearance. The new planes will have the correct length gear. Overall I am very pleased with the plane.