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Old 03-18-2006 | 12:51 PM
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zimzimma
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Default Sig Akromaster Wing Weight

Hello im just getting back into building and my first kit in about 10 years and its an Akromaster. I was wondering if anyone has any recomendations on how much weight i should put in the wing? Im looking for something fairly stable and easy to fly. It will have an OS 15LA-S in it and im gonna cover with monocote just because I think its easier to repair and slightly sturdier than a dope and silk covering. The kit is being build to the plans specs and if i can get the old U-Reely to work i plan on flying on about 52' lines.

Just so i could quickly get out to fly i also put together an flightstreak ARF and it has an OS 35FP-S. I flew it with a 10x6 prop and it was quite fast and unstable. I limited the control throws and went down to a 10x4 prop so im hoping when the weather gets better i can try it again and maybe be a little more successful. I also have a 10x3 prop im thinking about trying. Any other tips for this one would be great too.......I balanced it to the point called for in the instructions but that required a lot of weight on the tail. I guess the 35 is on the heavy side.

Thanks