RE: DL-50 engine
Well I got the Ultimate out and back from its maiden flight without breaking anything. The DL50 ran good, as one would expect, although it needed a touch of leaning on the low speed needle. Power for the 15.3lb plane was not an issue, it has OMG vertical. As far as the plane is concerned, I was a little bummed out the way it flew, but as I got into it, the issues were all my doing or not doing. I forgot to lateral balance it and it showed, it needs 3/4 oz on on the right wing tip. Then there was the dummy who forgot to completely tighten the thumb screws on the upper wing struts leaving about a 3/16" gap on both sides. Thank God the screws were engaged enough to not lose the wing. That certainly won't happen again, btw, I'm the dummy. Next time out I'm sure the engine and plane combination will be excellent.