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Old 09-10-2009, 02:29 PM
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Default any advice before maiden flight?

I've finished my BUSA Smoothie - it took a while workiing on it only 1-2 evenings a week - but its done (after I balance it tonight/tomorrow - inverted). This Smoothie is my first rc kit, my first tail dragger and my first low wing. I'll ask an instructor to maiden it before I try, but I wanted to ask if there's anything I should know before I send the plane up.

ws = 52"
weight = 4lbs, 10 oz
engine = OS 0.46AX,
prop = 11x6
aerlerons/stab 1/2 " up and down
rudder = 1" left/right

The Smoothie is my second plane. How different will the Smoothie be from my Hobbico Superstar 40?