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Old 05-08-2003 | 02:20 PM
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njl
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Default ARC Ready 2

Yep I have one of these, they are great to learn on. They are good and strong and fly well ( ie you can fly inverted; do loops, rolls etc). They have the option for flapperons which I used and find that they help in reducing the role out at take off. (Probably take off needs 50% less runway length).

I started off with an MDS 40 engine but it was not reliable so
I switched to an Irving 46. (Lots of dead stick landings with the MDS 40). It flies alot faster with this new engine.

I think the worst feature is the nosewheel steering. I am thinking of converting mine to be fixed. I've had a few colapsed nosewheel incidents on take off where the wheel has twisted and tucked under. I'm on my second noseleg and steering arm assembly now so next time it gives me trouble I'll make the modification to fixed. I do fly from a rough grass strip though. I also changed the wheels to be 3 inch diameter.

I've not managed to snap the bolt holding the wings on yet but instead I have pulled out the nut retaining shoe a few times. It just glues back in nice and easy.

If you get one I hope you enjoy it.
Nick