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Here's mine ready for flight.

I'm balancing 4" from the leading edge. Seems a little back for my tastes.

I'm running a 46fx as far forward as possible - heavier engines should be a snap with this weight distro.



Flight report later this PM hopefully.

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Wow. That looks great.

Let us know how you like it.

the plane
 

I like the plane.
but what i really like is the photo.
plane on the kitchen counter and the photographer on the high chair.
we'll eat later.
a true hobbiest.

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Flight report - a short shake down flight. Have one of the better flyers fly her:

- little or no trim adjuestments needed
- *extreemly* stable
- CG ok - just a bit of down elev to keep level in inverted flight.

Will really try her out tomorrow - wanted to keep it rather docile to make sure there weren't any stress areas that needed beefing up.

Flew with FX46 and Zinger 12x4 prop.

Came in at 4lbs 3oz - really wanted her under 4 lbs - I'll have to see where I can snag 3 oz.

Happy I built her rather than go the ARF route.

Thanks Wayne - I wanted someting a little different from what you normaly see in color trims.

bugsiegel - that is actually my work room - I know it really looks like a kitchen! I went a little crazy during renovation because I always had gone the hollow core door over file cabinets. I do have to tell you that Corain is one of the best sufaces to work on. Perfectly flat and everything come off either by scraping with a single edge blade or windex.

P.S. Can, if someone can just tell me the code for getting customer servic from Morris - I still have not gotten my hatches, servo, or 2nd pull-pull kit I was shorted on. (3x calls and 2x e-mails).

Thanks.

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Bob,

Call Morris at 281-364-8011 and ask for Debbie. She will take care of you. I promise.
And, you can tell her I said she would.

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Thanks Wayne - I will call Debbie - that is the code word I was looking for!

Flew more today and handed over to 2 very experienced operators.

Did everything except a flat spin. Need to put a touch of weight in the back - will try that tomorrow.

They were pretty impressed with the stock 46fx and muffler - getting to build it makes the difference!

Still looking for those 3 oz! sub 4lb is so close!

Thanks for a great plane Williams RC.

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I agree with wgeffon.

Call Debbie. She will take care of you. I've gotten everything I need in less than a week by talking to her.

She really does a good job.