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Old 08-18-2006 | 11:30 AM
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RCFlyingKnight
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Default Slowing pattern plane

I have a GP Tracer 40, 46fx, 11X4 prop. Can anyone suggest a way to slow it down or do I have to program in airbrakes?

Engine trouble aside, I have had to deadstick land it several times now. After a long approch the plane still balloons up or climbs when I go to flare it. I really don't want to try a steep aoa until I get more accustom to the plane and fix a nasty left wing tip stall problem.

Next I'll be getting a 60 size pattern plane and would rather destroy a cheap 40 size learning the basics. Oh, as to my flying experience been doing it since 1988