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<DIV>Good news is that I flew my Focus for the first time today and it was
awesome. I didn't realize I could fly that smooth.</DIV>
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<DIV>Bad news...After take off I immediately realized that my ailerons were not
as responsive as I like. Roll rate was about 1 roll per second. Flying my
Aresti in the 12 to 15 mph winds probably gave me too much confidence that it
wasn't too windy (Aresti roll rate is about 3 per second). Flying was not a
problem...Landing proved to be more than a challenge and I cart wheeled the
Focus in.</DIV>
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<DIV>No major damage other than the cowl looks rough and I need to build a new
engine mount box. No other damage and should be 3 to 5 hours for all
repairs.</DIV>
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<DIV>Question---> Did I stall? -or- Did I not have enough Aileron to counter
the crosswind gust? My flying buddy said it look like a gust of wind rolled me
over.</DIV>
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<DIV>Right as my wheels were getting ready to touch it started rolling to the
left, I had full deflection of right aileron and could not prevent the left wing
from catching the runway for a nice tumble. It wasn't hard, but the spinner
caught the ground and the engine mount box gave. Came to rest on the
mains.</DIV>
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<DIV>I thought my approach was hot, but compared to the Aresti I was
flying it could have been deceiving. RPM should have been about 2,500 with
a 15x12W prop. CG is right on. The control surfaces were not sealed (will be
now). Attitude was level and not flared, I was in a crab approach for my landing
and fighting wings level.</DIV>
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<DIV>Control throws per plans at 1/2 inch up/down. I thought that was a bit
light so I used 5/8 up/down. I was not using spoilers or flaps. The guy I bought
the plane from said he flew it per the plans throws and was great...</DIV>
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<DIV>Don't want to make the same mistake again, as I am very luck to have minor
damage.</DIV>
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<DIV>What is everyone else using for throws on Elevator and Aileron?</DIV>
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<DIV>Larry Diamond</DIV>
<DIV>NSRCA 3083</DIV>
<DIV>AMA 5024</DIV></BODY></HTML>