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HappyPappy · 10-20-2006, 09:49 PM

I agree with what some believed to be bad habits.........but I think that was from older designs and older heavier engines which basically brought the airframe in overweight. The wing loading just got too high.

I don't doubt it will fly anything short of great, espically after getting to twiddle the sticks on my budies 35% Aerotech Yak. Even though it came in at 30lbs RTF...the DA 100 yanks it with authority and the flight envelope is amazing.

I think you hit the nail on the head about the wings, and tail being moved, but I think canopy is the real kicker. It looks like it was taken directly off the Yak. Turtle deck and Rudder size also look off. Just the proportion thing. It's a tough decision, Aerotech 35% Suk when it comes out or a WH Suk. Decisions Decisions.

HP

10-20-2006, 09:49 PM	#123
HappyPappy Flyin' Around Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 2	Re: 2 Hours until the Tucson Sukhoi is unvailed!!! I agree with what some believed to be bad habits.........but I think that was from older designs and older heavier engines which basically brought the airframe in overweight. The wing loading just got too high. I don't doubt it will fly anything short of great, espically after getting to twiddle the sticks on my budies 35% Aerotech Yak. Even though it came in at 30lbs RTF...the DA 100 yanks it with authority and the flight envelope is amazing. I think you hit the nail on the head about the wings, and tail being moved, but I think canopy is the real kicker. It looks like it was taken directly off the Yak. Turtle deck and Rudder size also look off. Just the proportion thing. It's a tough decision, Aerotech 35% Suk when it comes out or a WH Suk. Decisions Decisions. HP