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Old 03-05-2007 | 01:58 AM
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Default RE: To thin or not to thin.

Wow, that's funny that we both happened to pick up the Lancer kit in particular! You're going to make me go back to work on mine and finish the cover so it doesn't look so "raw." I was curious why you didn't build the polyhedral into the wing as per the plans? Your wing looks much flatter than mine.

When I flew my Lancer in the gymnasium, all of that polyhedral proved useful for keeping the plane tracking straight. If you have any intentions of flying your Lancer, the more shallow wing angle will help with lift and overall distance, but it may not track so straight that indoor flight is recommended.