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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks to the guys who answered my query about the
Alliance on and off line. After some thinking, I decided to take the plane
since the price was very good and it looked so nice. I was not taking a big
risk.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I only had 7 flights for now. It is
a bit under 10lbs but it may go down when I remove the extra 6oz
tank and the weight in the front. For now, the CG is per the instructions as
well as the throws. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The plane handles very well. It needed very
little down elevator mix for knife edge. It need a touch of rudder to
hold knife edge at medium-high speed. At full power and about 25 deg of rudder,
it will knife edge loop nicely. The first flight was on a very calm day. The
next 3 were on a very windy day (25-30 mph) and the other 3 on a light
windy day (5-10 mph). It didn't affect the plane much. </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rolls could be very slow with little rudder or
elevator inputs. I suppose that moving the CG a little aft could make it even
better. I will try that later. Snap look nice in level flight, upline or
downline. The engine is still running rich as it had only a tank or two on
the ground before the first flight but seems to pull the plane very well. I
haven't done a complete sequence yet but it should happen this
weekend.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The plane came with a APC 15 1/2 x 13N. Is
that a good prop for the plane-engine-P05 combo ?</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I guess the appropriate comment will be : It's a
keeper :-)</DIV></FONT>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Xavier</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>A few specs:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>ZN Line Alliance kevlar-carbon fuselage with fixed
gear - YS140L - Durallite and regulator - JR D8231 with aluminium arms for
control surfaces - pull-pull on rudder - MK bellcrank on elevator - bearing
clevis on controls, etc. </FONT><FONT face=Arial size=2><FONT face=Arial
size=2>You could see pictures at <A
href="http://xavier.mouraux.com/alliance.html">http://xavier.mouraux.com/alliance.html</A></FONT></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial">----- Original Message ----- </DIV>
<DIV
style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B>
<A title=xavier.mouraux@sympatico.ca
href="mailto:xavier.mouraux@sympatico.ca">Xavier Mouraux</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=discussion@nsrca.org
href="mailto:discussion@nsrca.org">discussion@nsrca.org</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Wednesday, September 03, 2003 6:52
AM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> Alliance, Hydeout</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Hello guys,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>How would a 9lb 14oz Alliance with a YS140L and
digital JR servos perform in FAI / P05 ?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>What prop would be good for that combo
?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>How would it compare to my Hydeout at 9.5lb
and YS120AC ?</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>A friend has one ready to fly but never flown for
sale at a VERY good price. Since I want
2 good airplanes for next year, it looks interesting but I want
other opinions.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Thanks</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Xavier</FONT></DIV></BLOCKQUOTE></BODY></HTML>