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Old 03-13-2006 | 10:14 AM
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Default RE: Eaa biplane

Got to do the maiden flight on my EAA Bipe this weekend. Needed some elevator trim and just a bit of aileron trim, but flew fine after that. Definitely needs rudder in the turns, and could use more aileron. It will roll only with difficulty. Takeoff runs need some rudder to keep it headed straight, and landings require power. The sink rate is much greater than most of the sport-type planes I'm used to flying.

Overall, I would say it looks better than it flies, but it will be back out again soon after a few minor adjustments. Here are pictures.
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