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Old 11-09-2009 | 02:10 AM
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Default RE: Sig Smith Miniplane

The Saito 56 Golden Knight is exactly what I have been using. I believe it to be a great match, but I still fought the torque (I think it is also referred to as "P" factor).

I don't think you can prevent it from ground looping all the time if you fly off of grass. When I was flying off of a paved runway in Denver, I was eventually able to get her straight down the runway fairly consistantly. Throttle and rudder management was the key. Throttle into it slowly and use your rudder.

A Gyro would help this combo significantly, but personally, I like to figure it out without the extra aid.

It will not do 3D, but will fly very well with this combo. This is the combo I used for years and I know it to work very well. It is a good match with PLENTY of muscle.

Brian