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Old 04-14-2002 | 01:09 AM
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Default Gp Giles 202 1/4 Scale, Upthrust Problem!!!!

Guys,
I put the engine thrust at 1 degree UP, as AnnMarie says is designed for this bird. Checked right thrust, it is exactly at 2 degreees, like GP states, that is designed in. Flew the bird again, it actually seems to fly better with the 1 deg. up thrust! But plane is still turning right.
Chop power, no difference, add power no difference, so thrust seems to be no problem,(not sure it needs 2 degr. right thrust)..I think i will do my own R&D on this, as i have a gas engine,which does have a little differeent performance than the methanol motors ..The plane still pulls to the belly in knife edge....
The 1/2 degreee, that i dropped the front of the wing seems to be essential for level flight , with no trim in elevator!
There are so many things that affect flite performance, that i have to take one step at a time in making changes.. Oh Well, i should be used to it , as i was the Tecnician for NORVEL, which is a totally different ball game , as they are 1/2 A size! Okay guys, don't email me with your small engine troubles, as SIG now handles all NORVEL products! Thanks ,Paul