RE: The Tango 40 ARF from Hangar 9
Ok. I've read the on and on's about the Tango. I've read complaints about no rubber bands to hold the fuel tank in place, read whines about the tires, moans about the tail wheel, but nothing really saying HOW the plane flies. First, don't expect a 3D plane. It ain't one. Don't expect a trainer, ain't that either. Don't expect a fun fly champion, it's not. Don't expect pattern type performance. Expect basically a "go to hell" plane that I really can't say what to expect next! First, balance it around 3" behind the leading edge. Preferably, use a 4 stroke engine. Magnum 70 or OS 70 is MORE than enough power. Put as much elevator throw in it as you can get, enough aileron throw to scare you, and the max rudder throw you can get out of it. Take off and honestly, don't worry. It's not as sensitive as you might think it would be. Exponential? Do as you will. I won't go into that. Low rates till you get used to it? Fine. You won't keep them there long! Would you believe a flat spin with NO elevator input? Try a snap roll. Weirdest thing I've ever seen! Just take the thing and FLY IT! Forget what Hangar 9 calls it. You bought it so it's YOUR airplane. SO FLY the damn thing and quit trying to make it something it isn't! Fly it for what it IS and what YOU make it!