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Old 02-05-2007 | 11:44 PM
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Default RE: Beginner Semi-symetrical or Flat Bottom wings

The constant chord (non tapering) symetrical wings found on Ultra Stiks are also almost impossible to snap roll unless you get the CG way back and have a lot of elevator throw. You can most likely re-engineer an Ultra Stik into a reasonable trainer by adding dihedral to the wing, moving the CG more forward, and reducing the recommended control throws.

I also have a Pocket Rocket with a cambered (flat bottom) wing that has a bit of taper and it will snap roll just like tapered symetrical airfoils do. This plane also has dihedral since it is a two channel rudder and elevator plane. No throttle, you just wait untill the Cox .020 TD runs out of fuel to land.