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Old 09-23-2009, 08:51 PM   #4
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Default Re: Bill Hempel 100cc Yak-55M?????

Quote: Originally Posted by louu
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WOW, i always wondered if a plane like this did good knife edge and inverted harriers like a regular yak. the lack of fuse behind the bubble worries me.
I understand your concern, but at the European XFC(EXFC), 21 out of some 30 planes were Yak55 designs, so I would think that it is of little concern.
Also, the roundness of the entire fuselage and lack of a tall rear deck can actually improve the way the plane rolls and the effectiveness of the rudder response.
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