As well as Otto the Jr. Gyro (see previous flight report) I took out the newest iteration of the DoubleDee (AKA Droopy Diamond) Rumbler. Pictures below. I've now built 3 of these with the "special" airfoil, each one a little more extreme--that is, committed to the Droop principle. I think I'll stop here; the rib spacing is as wide as I want to go.
Flight characteristics are fantastic...really more than my old reflexes can keep up with. I have to carefully plan my maneuvers beforehand so as to avoid that nanosecond of indecision ("Which way to turn?") since the slightest hesitation will put this thing in the turf. It snaps around loops, as many as you want, looks like about 6 feet in diameter (I know they're bigger than that, don't jump on me, but that's the perception since it gets around so fast); but smooth, very stable like it's sitting on a (very fast) rail. Flying it is a real rush. Norvel .061 powered, 5x4 prop, bladder pressure tank. Weight of all 3 vary between 5-6 oz. RTF. I love it! Think I'm about ready to issue it in a kit. Check out the profile...