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Old 05-18-2003 | 01:07 AM
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Default Problem with Ulitmate Bipe

I have recently finished building a Great Planes 40 size Ultimate Biplane. I test flew it earlier today and I am lucky to still have it in one piece. After rolling into a right bank, the plane rolls left and pops up when I apply elevator. I don't know what it does when in a left bank and elevator is applied, I didn't get that far. I think that the elevators aren't aligned, but I really don't know. Any suggestions would be helpful.

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Old 05-18-2003 | 02:55 AM
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It sounds like your elevators aren't moving the same amount. It could also be a twisted wing, too much elevator travel, accidental mixing of the rudder or ailerons with the elevator or it cold be tail heavy.
Old 05-31-2003 | 01:43 PM
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What engine are you powering this bipe with???
Old 06-03-2003 | 02:27 PM
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check engine thrust alignment, you need 3 degrees of right thrust for an Ultimate in my experience

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