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Old 06-07-2002 | 05:04 AM
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Default First Flight

Just back from the field after the first flight of my GP Cap (with an O.S. .70 four-stroke).

I was extremely nervous (C.G. Tiger 2 is the only plane I had flown before this one) but there was really no need-- this thing flies beautifully! Gear mounted in stock position had absolutely no tendency to nose-over. Take-off at less than half-throttle (mind you, I've only had three tanks of fuel through the engine... I cannot wait for full break-in!!). A few clicks of right aileron and I was doing loops, rolls, inverted flight and hammer-heads on my first flight. For landing the thing slowed to a crawl (no snapping tendencies here!) and touched-down perfectly! I've had three flights now and cannot wait for more!

I now understand why so many people say that this plane "flies large." It just feels so stable in the air.

What an amazing aircraft! Mrs. Cross-- you're husband did a fine job with this one!
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