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Old 04-01-2003 | 05:16 PM
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Default Downthrust On A Twin

i am drawing up plans for standoff scale twin and am trying to get good single engine stability to make it flyable on one engine.i have built and flown many multis from kits and plans but this is my first attempt at my own scale aircraft.aerobatics are not really a consideration.i am using the airfoil from notheast aerodynamics sport air 40 .wing and stab are set at zero degrees.engine thrust line is about 1 1/2 inches above wing centerline and 5 degrees dihedral per wing panel and i am seriously thinking of setting the trust line at minus 5 degrees to help prevent the death roll when one engine quits unexpectedly causing the running engine to rise and yaw.no side thrust will be used.my concern is that it may be too much and cause the aircraft to taxi for ever.twin stick used 5 degrees down and side thrust[different amounts]on both engines.duellist is plus 2 on wing and stab but minus 7 on engines my twin air is 0 degrees all around.will be using a gyro on rudder for first flight and single engine testing.span is 74 inches cord 11.25 inches and 2 k&b 45's for power.weight 10 pounds.flaps and retracts used.almost tempted to compromise and go to 3 degrees downthrust.comments,suggestion?