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Old 02-17-2006 | 09:46 AM
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britbrat
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Default RE: Setting up my first tail dragger

Is this your "second" model? If so -- nothing like jumping in with both feet! While it isn't a true blood-&-guts warplane, it isn't anything like a trainer, so you are bound for high adventure. I suggest that you load the nose of your trainer with weight & put a steeper pitch prop on it -- then fly it as hard as you can. The extra weight & nose-heaviness will increase the stall-speed & push up your landing speed noticeably. The steeper prop will increase both your airspeed & approach speeds -- something that you will need to adjust to. The weight will also force you to hold more speed in turns, particularly in the landing pattern, something that you must do with the FW 190. Practice, practice, practice before touching your new toy.


The landing gear is weak.


I suggest that you carefully paint the exposed surfaces with Tremclad, Armour-coat, Rustoleum, or some other enamel-based paint --you can blend your own colours to suit.

Have fun & good luck