RE: GP .46 Giles-Misc Stuff
I haven't flown mine that long. Actually, I just had eight flights. The first four were a nightmare because of engine problems. But, I found the problem being the carb. This last four flights where a test of the engine with a new carb. So, I was somewhat conservative. I didn't want to have another deadstick in the wrong position/altitude. At the end of the day, the engine proved to be reliable. And WOW, this model is wild with snap-rolls. Also, I was really impressed how straight and level she was in a big loop. Wings stayed level all the time and she tracked completely in-line. Landings are easy and slow. No tendency to snap at all. She has a lot of coupling to the belly in Knife-edge.
I also tested her slow stall characteristic, she can fly really slowly as long as you have proper elevator input. In slow rate mine never snaps even when I pull fast the elevator. In high rates, she snaps as she is supposed to do.
Anyways, now that the engine is reliable, I will start concentrating in trimming everything else. I might also remove one elevator servo and install a D.E.P.S. This will save me one ounce at $0.00 cost because I will release one servo.