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Old 03-17-2010 | 12:27 AM
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bigtim
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Sorry for all the questions bigtim but I noticed you're flying near the coast. How does the Marie handle in the wind? What size prop are you runnin and what do you recommend?

Thanks
you know I try not to fly it when its too windy,10-15mph is about my limit,before it becomes work not fun, but it flys well, very stable in the air, not really self correcting like a trainer but very stable, its a point and shoot plane.

as for props I like to start with a 14/6 Masterairscrew prop for the first few gallons of fuel, good thrust,and fair top end speed.

after the engine is broken in I have now switched to a 14/8 MAS for a little more zip and power, when I first started flying the Stang I was tipping over a bit, and the MAS props will handle a few prop strikes before breaking, so I have just stayed with them, I like the wide blade and white tips, there not a super performance prop but they work well enough and there durrable