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Old 05-26-2003 | 07:46 PM
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Default GP extra 300s 40 For 3rd plane?

Excellent choice, and you will enjoy assembling it.

Two comments on flying:-

1/ Be very very careful you don't use too much elevator throw Even the slightest excessive throw will make it snap, especially in a loop, or when recovering from a dive, which is a heart stopping event even when you are experienced! By a small throw I mean one that looks like it's too little. Follow the instructions and never exceed the maximum throws suggested.

2/ The plane is slippery in the air, and this, coupled with the fact that you need to come in a bit faster than a trainer means, when there's no wind, it can use quite a lot of runway to stop. Actually, it's a nice landing 'plane, as long as you don't try to float it in like a trainer, as it doesn't tend to tip stall very easily.

Keep it light. Use a little more throttle than you might be used to and don't use too much elevator. Do all that, and you will be thoroughly pleased with it.

-David C.