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Old 01-28-2010 | 07:39 PM
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Default RE: Tailwheel setup when converting GP Big Stick to Tail Dragger

BTW, mine is complete and was maidened a couple of weeks ago.

It flies great and is my new favourite plane. Ground handling is fine but the rudder needs to be on high rate for effective steering.

Mine came out nose heavy with the OS FS .72a up front. The battery is behind the servos and I needed 2oz of lead in the tail to balance as per than manual. I think it will balance with almost no extra weight without the spinner so i'm looking for a lighter spinner option.

The .72 4-stroke is a great match for the plane. With a 12x7 prop it really moves along and is a blast to fly. My engine is mounted upright with the exhaust directed over the top of the wing. There is very little oil slime on the plane after flying.

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