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Old 04-16-2010 | 11:06 PM
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Default RE: Most Skill Required To Fly Well?


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Curious to see what the board`s opinion might be regarding what plane/type of plane requires the most skill to consistently fly (takeoff/fly/land) well. My personal vote goes to warbirds with wing mounted landing gear. To consistently land them in a scale like manner requires hitting a ''sweet spot'' on approach with throttle and elevator. Not always easy to do, at least for me!
If you think warbirds with wing mounted under-carriages are bad you should try one with fuselage mounted landing gear, like a Wildcat. Even narrower wheelbase.

I'd vote for a scale proportioned Sopwith Camel or GeeBee R-1 for the hardest to land in varying conditions.