Can the difference between a "CAP" to an " Yak / Edge/Extra" flight performance be best described by their wing placement on the fuse? I am about finished setting up my first attempt using the "H-9 Funtana .90" which seems like a good place to start for some controlled, low-rates, fun. THis choice was made based on my flying skill and reading lots of RCU posts. It also seems to me that each 3D platform can preform certain maneuvers better than others, Right? THis is due to control surfaces and/or fuselage & wing placements. The BIG picture is what I am trying to nail down first , then i will whittle that concept down to radio set-up, linkages,wing loading etc, etc, THanks, Mikel-T

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the lightest setup with the most power is the winner -every time
there is no such thing as a heavy model which flies light .
The vertical distance between engine effective thrust line and wing placement does change "character" of model and all in one line is easiest for twirling in a hover
The CAP tho is a different character and some really prefer it for flips high location of applied force against lower drag(wing) location makes this work.
All in all larger stabs (relative to wing area) makes the low speed control better.
Airfoil -as long as it is strong enough -any of em will work -I like thin ones.
sharp LE - phooey - if the wing wil pitch quickly -it will stall or snap-