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Old 05-14-2007 | 11:35 AM
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IL2windhawk
 
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Default RE: Balsa USA Phaeton ll kit

ORIGINAL: w8ye

That plane was intended for a 40 size engine. It's going to be pretty hot with that 91, even when you pull the throttle back half way.
I know! LOL That's what i thought too! But my friend who owned it said that it
wouldn't even manage unlimited vertical. That suprises me.

Maybe the air density here in Utah (elev. 4,500ft) is thin enough to make that
much of a performance dent. I'm not after unlimited vertical; just want a nice
sport flier, so I hope he's right.


ORIGINAL: Dzlstunter
Here's what the manual says:

"Balancing the model: This is critically important, do not omit this step. The model should balance at the CG location shown on the plans. This is best measured from the leading edge at the center of the upper wing back a distance of 4-1/8". Make sure that the model balances at this point before any flights are attempted."

Nice looking plane. Good luck, Dzl
You da' man. Thank dude.