Rung out a Yankee Nipper yesterday. OS 35 Fp with a venturi my father made 35+ years ago( probably for a ST.35).We had 4 different pilots( 2 combat fliers from the '60s, one flier who has just returned to RC and me a definite beginner). I can say without a doubt, that my one flight was by far the most interesting I've had to date. Most of the flights were flown with a 9x6, but I changed to a 9x4 thinking i'd be more able to keep up. Bad move, plane lost tension upwind, then I fell trying to regain tension. I actually saved the plane (loop while sitting)and then turfed it. Minor damage to engine mount and wing( all repaired). The worst part is the covering was looking really ragged so might not get to fly it again until next week.
I CAN'T WAIT!!!
Steve
PS i have 6 more to build