RE: The Super Decathlon
well gaRCfield, I finally got a chance to fly my Decathlon today with an OS60FP. She is a handfull on the ground but manageable with rudder. I fly off grass and have wheel pants on that I am going to take off. I also flew it without the wing struts. In the air it flew rock solid but did require about 3/4 to full throttle to make it perform. It will fly OK at 1/2 throttle but appears sluggish. Stall turns when using rudder caused a spin every time. Was fun doing these. Knife edges were hard too. It wants to roll over and spin doing these also. As far as landing, it is a very sweet landing aircraft, with a little throttle management, she floats in nicely.
In conclusion, a very pleasant change from the aircraft that I usually fly. Was not overpowered with the OS60FP but flew very scale like which made it enjoyable. Not a second airplane, maybe a 4th.
Now guys... a question. What prop should I be swinging on the old OS60FP? I have a 12x6 APC on it now. Should I drop down to an 11x6 for a few more rpms??? I bought this motor used and am unsure what is the best prop for it. Also is this a bushing or bearing engine?
Thanks
Curt