Mike is right. It definitely makes a difference on how it is built. I built a
great one and then bought one that someone else built. It has been the worst
flying plane I've ever had. I have almost got it re-built. The stab was over
2 oz (average is .7 to.8 oz). It took so much lead in the nose to balance it,
that it was over 72 oz. It should be under 50. The control rods were totally
loose in the fuse (the stab one was not even in a sleeve). The stab would get
stuck every now and then. There were a number of other things, but most have
been resolved. I hope to test it tomorrow with all the re-do's. The vertical
stab is still way to heavy, but I haven't messed with it. Sooooo... after all
that, do a good job of building and build light !
T
----- Original Message -----
From: mike reagan
To: soaring@airage.com
Sent: Saturday, November 24, 2007 12:31 AM
Subject: [RCSE] Bubble Dancer
If you are an A+ builder you will easily have an Ava beater. If you are an
average builder you will have an average sailplane. You have long winters in
Michigan, plenty of time to build. The old Soviet block builders put out very
high quality pieces of art. I know I am not up to the task, as I now have more
money than time. Good luck on the build. I sure miss sculpting my own planes.
Snowing in Texas? I flew my SparrowHawk (full size) today, got to 10,100ft in
slope and thermal lift today. I love SoCal! Mike Reagan
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