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Old 12-24-2007, 06:11 PM   #13 (permalink)
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Default Re: "The Diamond" FunFly Profile for .40 glow

I have built similar profiles, so I'm expecting the flight characteristics will be good. But at 35 degrees F, I'm going to wait a few days. Flew Saturday (62 degrees) but the new plane was not quite finished. but then it got cold.
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Default Re: "The Diamond" FunFly Profile for .40 glow

Way to go man! Nice design. Please let everyone know how it flies. Love those profiles!

Oh, and uh....Since Winter aint over, whatcha gonna do the rest of the time?!

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Default Re: "The Diamond" FunFly Profile for .40 glow

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I have built similar profiles, so I'm expecting the flight characteristics will be good. But at 35 degrees F, I'm going to wait a few days. Flew Saturday (62 degrees) but the new plane was not quite finished. but then it got cold.
35??? That ain't cold!!!

Just kiddin' man, when I lived in Michigan, I flew in all kinds of weather, after coming down to Texas, I don't fly much below 45 degrees.

Please get some video of the maiden!!
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Default "The Diamond" - Maiden Flights

Had the maiden flight this afternoon and am pleased to report very good fun-fly characteristics. Weather is not good here - about 37 degrees F and misty - almost raining. But still two good flights to test it out. Does everything a .40 profile is supposed to do - tight loops, quick roll rate, hovers easily. Probably does the best rolling harrier of any small airplane I have flown. Disappointed a little in that it pitches toward the canopy in knife edge - I was hoping for more neutral behavior.

It does not waterfall well. It is a little nose-heavy. inverted flight requires some push on the elevator stick to maintain level flight. I'll add a little tail weight for next time. Spins are very fast. Did not try flat spin.
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