Originally posted by u812
Steve,
The L-39 flies better without gear yes. But I find the hassel of the bungee and the occasional deaths on launch get old.
With gear it's still in the 80 mph range, passing most of the IC stuff with no problem. I only weigh 46 oz. with the gear, 10 1700's and a Hacker B40-11s.
Just got back from the field after some more very pleasent flights, and taxi back.
The 90 mm Hawker Hunter I'm doing now has EJF retracts and flaps, better still.
Steve
Jeeez Steve,
Don't forget the jetisonable wing tanks!
Steve