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Old 10-18-2002 | 06:37 PM
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rwh
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Default Sig Hog Bipe

Mount the gear 1/2" to 1" forward of the normal spot. Make a bigger, thicker gear mounting plate if you like, you'll appreciate it later on.

Don't cheat on the CG. Make sure it's at their suggested location or up to 1 inch forward.

Have plenty of elevator throw (maybe 2" overall) and damp it down with dual rates or expo. You'll need a lot of throw to flare at a low speed.

Glue washers to the wing struts before covering. Without washers the little 4-40 screws will go through that lite ply pretty quickly.

If this is your first bipe, have someone else with experience do the maiden.

What engine are you planning to use?