Having been a builder for many years and now virtually ready to go, I got my first flight at the controls of a 6 - definitely a necessity considering the fact that in spite of all I have read from others the experience differs from the expectations:
My first impressions (probably the most relevant as you get used to any peculiarities quickly):
Elevator control is rather sensitive (under power) - ailerons/roll response nothing exceptional - rudder is relatively heavy and considerable input is required under power to compensate for P-factor. No adverse yaw of significance. Stall is, contrary to expectations, benign and a non-event.
I am curious about the tail wagging/ fishtailing (or whatever you want to call it) due to control inputs or turbulence. Is this characterictic only present in the 6? or do other models have the same. Appears to me as a low frequency convergent (dampened) flutter of the vertical stab - e.g. a function of the rigidity and taper of the rear fuselage.
Comments appreciated
My first impressions (probably the most relevant as you get used to any peculiarities quickly):
Elevator control is rather sensitive (under power) - ailerons/roll response nothing exceptional - rudder is relatively heavy and considerable input is required under power to compensate for P-factor. No adverse yaw of significance. Stall is, contrary to expectations, benign and a non-event.
I am curious about the tail wagging/ fishtailing (or whatever you want to call it) due to control inputs or turbulence. Is this characterictic only present in the 6? or do other models have the same. Appears to me as a low frequency convergent (dampened) flutter of the vertical stab - e.g. a function of the rigidity and taper of the rear fuselage.
Comments appreciated