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Default RE: Long time car guy thinking about asking santa for a plane for crimbo...

What does the symmetrical wing do for the flying characteristics? I know a flat bottom wing is most stable, but what do you actually gain from the symmetrical one? Also, if you misjudge it and run out of fuel, they glide nicely so you can land em right?