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Old 04-03-2006 | 08:07 AM
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Default Airfoiled Empennage... absolutely necessary?

I've been poking around reading thousands of posts here in the pattern forum lately to help me break into pattern. First I need a plane. I'm seriously considering the new GP Venus II but noticed that the elev/stab/rudder are not airfoiled, but rather flat. Is this a big deal in flying precision? As a beginner to pattern, will this not be noticeable? Or should I stick to a plane with an airfoiled empennage such as the Epsilon 60?

I may be approaching this entire pattern thing a bit too particular or detailed (or obsessive), but I want to do it the best, or most correct way possible.

Thanks.
Bob