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12-11-2007 | 04:34 PM

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From: kaneohe, HI

RE: CG Skylark

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ORIGINAL: PeterC

The Skylark is a derivation of the old Falcon 56 and as such is very similar in construction and flying. The wing spars on the original wing were not too strong for powerful engines and as such flexed a lot or broke if overstressed. I would save the Rossi for a plane that can handle that engine and stick with a low end sport engine for just some aerobatic fun. IMHO
Peter

Peter, I was mainly concerned with that very thing. The wing looks like it shares it's strength from the L/D as well. I was also thinking of changing the wing because of that. Then I thought of a thinner stab os well, then a built up fin and rudder.... I should just build a different plane for now. Maybe take the SkyLark out when I'm ready to just build it.[

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Thanks Peter.

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