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Plane and Pilot

But I have maintained 5000 feet at 6000 pounds gross weight,” notes Ross. The wing’s dead-smooth surface plus the tight-fitting aileron and flap brackets plus aileron gap seals give the build a professional factory look (left). Just recognizable in the background is a horizontal stabilizer and one-piece elevator.

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Plane and Pilot

Planespotters note the F2’s separate ailerons and flaps, conventional tail. But you can see the change to separate ailerons and flaps is just one part of preparing the F2 to grow into a four-place airplanebuying aerodynamic benefits now to spend later on a heavier, more powerful model. Max Gross Weight: 1,320 lbs.

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