I'll buy that! I have the .60 version with a Saito .80 and the thing glides forever once it gets into ground effect. Gotta try landing it at a higher angle of attack to slow it down. Or maybe I need to practice slipping it.....or..or....
CR
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Mine is 5 lb. 3 oz with 14 cells , wheel pants and
> flaps...w/an AVEOX brushless ..
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> Positively ballistic! (unlimited vertical... )
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> I put the flaps on to get it down, be sure your engine
> throttles WAY down reliably.. this plane "floats" on landing.. >
> To high an idle and you will need a visa when you touch
> down... :)
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> Dave
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>>I finished putting together the Cloud Dancer this week. Put in a Magnum 52
>>4-stroke. Finished weight was 4lbs 12.8 ounces. The box said 4 pounds. No
>>way that was achievable. I didn't use the wheel pants either.
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>>The included Thunder Tiger fuel tank leaked so I put in a Hayes of similar
>>dimensions. With the battery way up front under the tank, it balanced where
>>it should.
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>>The included cowl is vey flimsy. Doubt it will last long.
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>>This was my first 40-size plane in a while. Forgot how small they were.
>>Not much room to maneuver in the fuselage.
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>>It is a good looking plane and I hope it flies well. Now I have to wait for
>>the wind to drop below 30 mph coincident with when I have time to fly. >>
>>John VB
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