ORIGINAL: Charlie P.
ORIGINAL: TideFlyer
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.
Agreed,
I would also add most WW1 war birds not just the Camel.
Cheers,
Colin