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Old 11-12-2006 | 01:07 AM
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From: Etiwanda, CA
Default RE: Top Flite Staggerwing

OK guys!

I flew mine yesterday! The RCS 180se is way more than adequate power. I'm using an 18X8 prop.

It tracked down the runway straight and the tail came up very quickly. Very stable but it does seem to tighten in the turn a bit. I think it's just setup and not a fault of the plane. Stall was a bit abrupt but I think I have a bit to much nose weight at 1lb 7oz. I've taken out 2oz. Landing was a bit to slow as I had a problem with the throttle. I couldn't get it to idle quite slow enough so I went into servo travel in my radio for a quick fix. On landing I found the throttle not as finite and too slow with 1 3/8" flaps. Half that setting would have been fine. It settled hard onto the runway. The only damage being the small "sub-door" on the left cracked by the horn and the rear door hinge. I found out that the "sub-doors" will deflect upward when the strut spring is compressed. The push rod on the gear door essentially becomes longer when the gear compresses. It cracked the "sub-door" from over extension. When I tried stalling the plane it also dropped the left wing a little. This is why the left door cracked and not the right. Oh well, simple repair. I'll also do a lateral balance

This plane is quite a looker in the air and attracts a lot of attention in the pits.

I've done all changes and fiwes. I'll fly her again tomorrow, Sunday. I'll let you all know how it goes.