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Old 15th Sep 2023, 12:45
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Originally Posted by JSF-TC
In particular, when the flaps and ailerons are drooped for landing, the model exhibits a very strong tendency to roll wings level when centering the stick and has the need to hold in significant proverse aileron all the way through the turn. This has taken some effort to balance control throws and to learn the characteristic as it was so unusual compared to everything else I've flown.
Thinking about this, how would the aircraft "know" which way is up?

Awesome model, very well done! General question about scale modelling: We all know that you don't normally scale things directly because of cube/square laws, which is why elephants have proportionately fatter legs than cats. What challenges does this pose for scale modelling? Do you fly at a lower wing loading than the real thing? Are you helped or hindered by the fact you're flying more slowly?
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