ORIGINAL: Truckracer
Tom,
What airfoil are you using on the CAP and the YAK? How are these planes for IMAC flying ..... how do they stall and snap?
I believe these are the first planes from the Chinese mfgr. How does their quality compare to the planes from Thailand? I know you may not want to comment on this last question but thought I might prod some kind of answer out of you.
Thanks,
Roger S.
(2 rabbits in the nest here!)
The Ultimates were our first from the China manufacturer.
Quality control is much much better. I do not have to deal with as many mistakes like wrong canopy, missing parts, etc. Packaging is better so fewer damage claims (almost none).
Once the planes are finished the Thai planes are stronger and slightly heavier, but that's really a design choice, they could make lighter planes if I asked them. The baby edge is an example of lightweight planes from Thailand.
The Chinese planes are just different and cause fewer problems for me.
They are a different style, much like Quique and TOC style of construction, which will be preferred by those who put performance in the air at the top of their wish list. For those who value ruggedness and are willing to accept a little extra weight the Thai planes fill that niche.
I don't remember what airfoil we used. They both snap cleanly and stall in sort of a mush forward. Either one is a good choice for 3d or IMAC, with the advantage probably going to the Cap simply because it's bigger.
The Cap sure does do a beautiful elevator, no wing rock in evidence at all.
TF