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Old 03-22-2007 | 03:18 PM
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Default RE: High wing loading & fast planes!

Chevy, the neat thing about SWR's turned out to be the significantly lighter weight achieved. My Killer Buzz was 110 sq in, but weighed 9oz with a TD .049. The sheet wing provided decent enough lift to bring it in fairly softly. That's around 12oz/sq ft. 8oz or less AUW can be done, but is difficult without choosing your wood carefully. (or using your new lightweight battery!) So around 90 sq in. at 8oz, you would probably see the landings begin to seriously degrade.

FWIW, my PAW .033 is bigger and heavier than a Surestart and I can make the SS sing with a 4.2x4 prop. My choice would be a Killer Bee with that prop. We're talking serious speed issues, brother!