>There is another consideration to add to this. There may be instructions >with the kit but they are not in English... Instead, I received >help from members of the exchange and finally, after many requests, >the manufacturer did provide a translation. > >I have also found that with scale ships recently purchased... You >are on your own to figure things out. Somehow that just doesn't >seem quite right but that's the way it is. >Ed
Ed, I do beg to differ. That's NOT the way it is. As an importer, it takes no more than a phone call to the manufacturer to get at least a CG range. I write basic manuals for all our planes, and the recommendations in there -- while conservative, as Daryl pointed out -- will get the plane safely in the air and let every pilot "adjust to taste" on their own. I am happy to not be perpetuating the myth that high-performance planes are only for experts who know everything already. Given just a little guidance in the beginning, many intermediate pilots will find out how easy and enjoyable it is to fly a good plane, and it will sharpen their skills quicker than a not so good one. Happy Holidays! Dieter http://shredair.com RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
