Here's my attempt at video editing with one of those cheapo action cameras. This video is actually her third flight- the maiden ended shortly after I decided to fly in front of the sun and got disoriented. Ouch! This video is proof that these buggers can still fly well after a nasty crash. Now she's more tape and hot glue in the nose than foam and her cowling now seems to be detachable, but it still flies like a boss. Time to think about another one, I think, which leads me to my questions about the Spit's CG.
1) How much weight is everybody putting up front? I was using 5 oz for a
slightly nose-heavy CG. Is that normal for this Spit?
2) Additionally, where are folks putting their weights? I had flattened lead sinkers weights tucked behind the prop around the motor in that small cavity, but would love to find a more secure location. Any suggestions from the group?
It's a beautiful plane with a great presence in the sky. I can't wait to build another one...and probably crash it, too. And a BIG THANK YOU to the folks who designed this plane. Be well, everybody.