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Old 10-19-2002 | 02:49 AM
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Norm Nestie
 
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Default HELP Smith Mini Plane Torgue Rolls

I hope this is the right forum to post this. Seems like there's lots of help here. I built a Smith Mini Plane and when I can get it in the air she flies beautifully. The problem is that she will roll over to the left after taking off and there has been a couple of times that some damage occurred. I've now rebuilt the lower wing and am ready to puthings back together. I have an OS 52 Surpass in it and the plans call for 0 offset thrust to the engine. I have learned that some planes just have to be "flown" with more finesse and that right rudder input is necessary at take off. I wonder if I should put in a couple of degrees of right thrust to the motor mount to help this plane survive the learning curve. Oh yeah, using a MAS 12x6 prop. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.