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Old 11-18-2009, 06:47 PM
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Default RE: Shrike 40 from Plans

It barely got into the 50's, today, with a pretty brisk wind blowing right down the paved runway at the Midland club. Away I went. Four TOs and landings, the last two real pretty, after I learned that the "wheeled" ones have to be landed the same as the "wheeless" - come in flat and just pull the nose up a little as it gets near the ground. Landing gear held up real well, in spite of bouncing the length of the runway on the first two attempts.

The 600 pack starting fading real fast, so I didn't even get to use up a tank of fuel. Swapped it for my 1450 NiMh. Don't know why I didn't use it to begin with- same size and weight.

I had forgotten how much fun Shrikes are. With this ordinary 46, it literally howls.