After a very long wait to put this beautiful airplane in the air, I was able to fly it yesterday. The weather was clear with a 15 mph cross wind. It seems we have a cross wind anytime we fly south of Atlanta. Some of my flying friends put their airplanes up to test the water.

The Taurus 4,s started up very quickly and after a short run up it would idle at 1800 RPM and 6800 on the high side. I am using a Pro-Zinger 24/8. This was the second time the engine has been run my me.

Everything checked out and with knees knocking I lined up on the runway. I advanced the throttle slowly and the airplane tracked straight down the runway and at 3/4 throttle was airborne. The climb out was very gentle and the turn to downwind was very smooth. I put in 2 clicks of up elev and one click of left aileron. I flew at half throttle to get the feel of the airplane. Vertical was very good and will be better as the engine gets more time. I did not try anything except climbs and steep turns and slow flight. It slows down very good for landing and I kept the speed up slightly due to wind and to not get slow and have a tip stall. The landing was very gentle. Everyone there said it looked and flew that a great airplane. The wind got to high for a second flight.

RADAR,

Good luck with your G-202, Sounds like you have a mighty fine airplane to fly this season. WILD HAIR aircraft has had my interest for some time now. they are ( priced right) for stepping up to 1/3 scale. $659 + shipping, I've seen 27% arf's (50cc) size selling for that price! If I can go bigger for the same price then thats what I'll do. Keep us posted on your future flights I'am curious about your TAURUS 4.2 I wonder if that will be enough to fly the G-202 in 3-D? I currently own a TAURUS 3.2 and couldn't be happier with a motor." very" smooth running for a single, and the throttle response is unbelievable. If I decide to step up to 1/3 scale this year I'll be in the market for a 70 to 100cc size. I do not see many people using TAURUS for 1/3 scale I just don't understand that. They are such a good motor!!. So it looks like I'll have do some homework the motor game. I would like to buy one that I could use in other 1/3 scale planes as well. I don't want to be locked into one airframe. Enjoy that G-200!

AJT.

Hey Radar,
Glad to hear the G202's maiden went OK. I'm still waiting for a "good" weather day for mine. Just curious, where did the CG end up on your's?

Hi Stick Jammer:

My CG is just short of 2 inches in front of the center of the wing tube. I hope to move it back later as I put more time on the 202.