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dvint
Feb 05, 2003, 05:21 AM
It seems as if my X250 did not flair as well as it did landing on grass.
Thanks
rudderbud2000
Feb 05, 2003, 07:50 AM
I find the glide actually extended with ski's, unless one tips down and then ....spot landing!
Viper Pilot
Feb 05, 2003, 08:37 AM
Snow covers up the gravity???

VP
rudderbud2000
Feb 05, 2003, 09:02 AM
I've tried de-gaussing and no luck, they all still find earth!
Viper Pilot
Feb 05, 2003, 09:14 AM
Originally posted by rudderbud2000
I've tried de-gaussing and no luck, they all still find earth!

Ain't that the truth :( :(

VP
Bob Chiang
Feb 05, 2003, 09:58 AM
Rudderbud:

interesting skis. What keeps them from flopping around the axle?
rudderbud2000
Feb 05, 2003, 11:02 AM
The ski's are made of meat tray foam and are glued to the axle's with goop. Not pretty but with only a 16oz plane, I have found no need to suspend the ski's - I did try using rubberbands fore and aft but found they added more drag than they were worth. They only weigh 2grms more than the wheels I use......George