Hey Bob,

I expect we will continue to keep the Extra’s in the Hanger on days like that. But I have to tell you we had a blast messing around with those sticks. That day was the first time I finally pulled off a landing with 0 mph ground speed. Did it several times just don’t have video of all of them.

Back to the Phoenix Extra….

On the vertical fin offset issue we left that as is on Rich’s plane and I will leave it as is on my plane (as long as it is creating right rudder). I am assuming (risky making assumptions like that) it was a design intent because that is what is done on many full scale aircraft to counteract torque. I can say the Rich’s plane flew strait as an arrow on the maiden flight with the exception of needing several clicks of down elevator.

Russ,
You have made it through what I consider the worst part. There will be other PITA’s but not as bad as the tail section alignment. The last big pain is getting the elevators to move evenly. Certainly don’t try to get it done after drinking a pot of coffee. Meaning you will need a ton of patience but it can be done.