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Old 09-16-2002 | 12:24 AM
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Had my first flight with a WM Rambler 45 yesterday and the plane on take-off wanted to bank badly. Cant remember which way it was banking...think the right wing was the one. Somehow was able to get it down. Havent had this happen before and I've assembled quite afew arf's. After going over the plane, I see that the right wing measures 3 1/4 of dihedrall and the left 2 1/2 (dont know how I did that). Could that be enough to cause this.

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Old 09-16-2002 | 12:34 AM
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A few questions. Did you continue to fly it and trim it out?, Is your gear bent causing these measurments to be off? below is my WM .40 size P-51 with a ST G90 in it. Last spring is when we did the maiden. Plane was balanced and also laterally.
*As soon as those wheels left the ground, that thing went into a extremely hard left turn. I told my buddy it was going in! he calmed me down and I fought it around while he was trimming the buttons. After that and to this very morning, Is one of the smoothest flying planes i have.
I can bring it right down on the deck, let go of the controls and straight and level with no problems at around 90mph.
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Old 09-16-2002 | 12:46 AM
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Thanks for the reply. Not sure what gear you are referring to. I was to concerned about holding aileron stick and trying to land it. Was banking to much to just need trimmed though. This is my 2nd Ram. 45. First one flew great till I nose dived it one day.

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wing incidence could cause that also. if it wants to bank right ...most likely too much negative incidence on left wing. meaning the left wing is most likely twisted so leading edge is too high. imo...-Tinman-

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