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Old 07-02-2003, 12:05 AM
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Brad Fuller
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Default BeechCraft D18

I've built, owned and flown both the Ziroli D-18 and the C-47, both are great fliers, and Never had either one spin on an engine out, even when I stalled the C-47 towing a scale waco glider. The D-18 has an advantage in that the rudders are in line with the engine blast, which makes it easier to steer on take off, but it scares the heck out of you when you keep adding weight to the nose, and it seems like it may never balance. ( I had 8 lbs. inthe nose, it's a stubby nose. The secret to a great flying twin is WASHOUT.