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Old 12-29-2007 | 01:45 PM
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Well, I've noticed that this subject has been covered before but there is conflicting suggestions on how to curb this "loop" process. As I watch some people at the field with WWII type aircraft it's full throttle and yank back on the stick, ya the airplane gets off the ground but not very realistic looking. Some contend that the tail has to lift add a little right rudder and your off and flying. Heck with the models being so over powered these days the tail just from the prop wash is flying before the ship travels it's own length. What actually produces this problem? Is it the touque from the engine, I thought this but I've tried to ease in with the throttle and the "loop" occurs. Do I ease the throttle, add down elevator and a little right rudder, I can't believe it's this difficult, I would perfer to shed the trike gear but I can't get the process down, I've bought a Hanger 9 Camel (which I hear is a handfull) but I'm frustrated with the "loop" and not wanting to give up.