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Valkrie
Jet like looks with slow fly characteristics. This is an attempt at a cool jet like airframe that doesn't need a open field to fly from. First flight test was a painful lesson in perseverance. But at last she flew.
WS 23"
Lg 33"
AUW 16.5oz
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Elevons were chosen for the first flight test. This was before the canards were installed. No stabs either. I rigged it up as is in picture 3 rite out of the paint booth. High winds detoured most of the afternoon but I managed to get a couple flights just before dark .Very touchy, The ship was was tail heavy and not enough roll control. Then I installed the vertical stabs and canards and moved more weight forward and went for round 2. First flight the ship climbed out at 5 degrees and away she went. I was still not getting the roll control I wanted so bigger ailerons were installed. At last a controlled flight .
