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Old 05-27-2008 | 06:40 AM
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Default RE: Trainer climbs like a Hot Air Ballon!

Yes, throttle does control attitude to a point and elevator controls angle of attack. Too much of both and you stall the wing. We do it all the time flying full scale practicing power on stalls. The CG is at the manufacture's suggested point and it does have some downthrust already built in. This big flat bottomed wing is just doing what it's designed to do, create lift. Just a little too much in my opinion I think I'll try shimming the engine for a little more down thrust and see how she does. After that, a semi-symetrical wing build may be in the future for it!! It has plenty of power with the Evolution .46 in the nose and might be a nice aerobatic trainer with a better airfoil profile Thanks Guys