Phoenician (oz6474)

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Phoenician. Control line stunt model for .35 - .40 power.

Quote: "At first glance, nothing unusual about the Phoenician will be noticed. If one takes the time to compare the numerous competition stunt models in existence today, the fact comes to light that they differ very little in areas, moments, etc., . and only fuselage lines really separate .one design from another. This is not due to large scale copying of design so much as to the fact that there are optimum configurations, and extreme variations can cause a decrease in performance.

Question arises: what this design has to offer and how does it differ from standard planes now in use? The appearance of the Phoenician is not substantially different. Plane is larger than most popular stunt models; greater wing area supports a heavier plane with the resultant increase in wind penetration. The original weighs 51, ounces. A close examination of this design also shows a nose of approximately 1 in greater length than normal. The center of gravity is also further, forward than usual. Flaps are smaller than ordinarily used and only about 15 degrees of flap movement is used.

These factors result in a plane that is stable and goes only where you fly it. Since much importance is placed upon smoothness in our presenet AMA pattern, it is possible to have a plane that turns too quickly and tightly..."

Direct submission to Outerzone.

Update 17/11/2016: added article, thanks to RFJ.

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