After Larry's post about his first experience with the molded Supra, I heard
there were more comments but I haven't seen them yet. Anybody out there that
can fill me in, please do so.
Regards, Dave Corven.
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Hey guys, just wanted to drop you a note and let you know I have about an
hour and a half on the Supra. All launches were by hand or short start. The wind
was 10 to 15 MPH with average convection, it is still a little wet after
our 3 days of rain. I outfitted the model with 6-Airtronics 761 digitals and a
1650 NiMH pack. The model took 2 ounces in the nose and weighs 63 ounces. I put
the CG where DR Drela suggested and the stab at 0 degrees to the tailboom. I
used the large angle dihedral joiners. I have the mixing and comps at
about 95 percent of where I will end up with them, just a little fine tuning
left now. All I can say is WOW this is going to be a popular model. Mark and Tom
already know this, but the Supra climbs like a model that is much lighter than
it is, and it covers ground like a model that is much heavier. I can only
imagine what Mark Drelas model must crawl like at 40 ounces, but this is just
about the best performing model I have flown. The model is very pilot
friendly, I would put it in the benign category for handling, and at the same
time will go where you point it. The models sleek aerodynamics allow it to turn
at high angles of attack, without apparent tip losses. You know those low level
puffs that would save you if you could just stay in them.,well the Supra can
ride this ridiculous kind of lift. I will be out at El Dorados field on Sunday
morning about 10:00 AM if you want to get some stick time on this new glider.
Gordy, I expect that you will fly out to Long Beach to fly with us. I
want to thank Mark Drela for his efforts in designing such a great
performing sailplane, and Vladimir and Barry for making this model available to
the rest of us. Best Regards Larry Jolly
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