How does the GP 25% Giles G-202 fly?
08-09-2005, 10:27 AM
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RE: How does the GP 25% Giles G-202 fly?
I had one that lasted for about 6 flights before I dorked it.
It was a decent flying airplane and could be better if I had taken time on a few things.
First: Keep the plane as light as is possible, this is a snappy airplane especially at low speeds.
Second: Strengthen the area at the end of the canopy/beginning of turtle deck. There were problems with this area breaking (which mine broke completely in half at that point when I crashed, not a lot of other damage to the airplane)
There are many threads on this site about this airplane and improvements that can be done to it.
A lot of people ask about putting gas motors on this plane, I would not even try it, the weight added will be more harmful to the flying of the plane than the power added.
This plane flys wonderfull on a powerplant like the OS 1.60fx
Keep in mind that this is just my opinion from 5 1/2 flights on the plane, so take it for what it is worth.
-- Kevod
It was a decent flying airplane and could be better if I had taken time on a few things.
First: Keep the plane as light as is possible, this is a snappy airplane especially at low speeds.
Second: Strengthen the area at the end of the canopy/beginning of turtle deck. There were problems with this area breaking (which mine broke completely in half at that point when I crashed, not a lot of other damage to the airplane)
There are many threads on this site about this airplane and improvements that can be done to it.
A lot of people ask about putting gas motors on this plane, I would not even try it, the weight added will be more harmful to the flying of the plane than the power added.
This plane flys wonderfull on a powerplant like the OS 1.60fx
Keep in mind that this is just my opinion from 5 1/2 flights on the plane, so take it for what it is worth.
-- Kevod
08-09-2005, 09:02 PM
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RE: How does the GP 25% Giles G-202 fly?
I fly one with a YS140L---Have flown it for three years with many,many flights on it ---What a GREAT combo---LOVE IT!---
08-10-2005, 08:58 AM
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RE: How does the GP 25% Giles G-202 fly?
I had one. Got it down to 10 3/4 pounds with a 140L. Seemed to fly great and very light at that weight until the wing snapped in half on the first flight. I personally will never own another GP ARF, but if you decide to get this plane, settle for nothing more than 11 pounds or you are asking for Dr. Snaphappy to come play with you. Honestly, there are better choices...shop around.
08-10-2005, 10:32 PM
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RE: How does the GP 25% Giles G-202 fly?
I had one briefly. I thought it flew lousy, even at about eleven pounds. What really put me off on it was that it was a terrible kit. It was not a good experience!
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08-11-2005, 08:31 AM
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RE: How does the GP 25% Giles G-202 fly?
I have had two. One glow and one gas.
It is a great flyer.
Keep the expo high, CG aft and a slight as possible.
You will like it. If you keep your elevator travel to a minimum it will not snap as quick.
It is a great flyer.
Keep the expo high, CG aft and a slight as possible.
You will like it. If you keep your elevator travel to a minimum it will not snap as quick.
