ORIGINAL: jacs
On what I have read on other post on this Gee Bee 'Z' (building one my self) is that you have to make a 3point landing otherwise you will flipp over.
From what I have read, then from my own experience you have to make a 3-point landing. It's still no guarantee on a perfect landing but the odds improve.
Take-off's are the same way. I found if I hold about 3/4 elevator and apply the power slowly, the plane lifts off before I get to full power. As soon as it leaves the ground I ease off the elevator and fly away. Lifting the tail and rolling on the mains is inviting a high speed flip as compared to the flip over on landing. Those usually happen toward the end of the landing roll out when the speed is minimal. Anything other than a subtle turn during either take-off or landing will cause it to flip also. Just make the approaches long and low with a gentile flair, and the 3 gear will touch down nicely. Keep applying elevator after the touch down and it will roll to a stop, then you can turn it around to taxi back. I also recommend your first few flights be done without the wheel pants installed. I shattered one of mine and still haven't repaired it, I may have to order another set.
I am by no means an expert on the plane, I'm just sharing my experiences with my setup. I think the bad rap these planes get are from people that couldn't fly them. Mine flys like no other airplane i have flown. It goes where you point it and sometimes where you don't, but it keeps you on your toes, which is the fun part about it. It's a little difficult to keep track of sometimes due to the bottom looking exactly like the top, but if you keep it close and fly it scale it isn't a problem.
I love the plane and highly recommend it if you want to have some fun building and flying. I got a great deal on mine but if the un-mentionable happens (knock knock) I wouldn't hesitate to give Adrian a call and order another one.
Build it and have a blast with it...Jeff