Was out flying the Mantis today. Mantis may be the lightest of the light
full size planes out there. The wind wasnt particularly strong/lift not
that great but I decided to add a 10oz ballast slug anyway and guess what-to
me the plane flew better than in non ballasted mode. It still signaled
lift/thermalled well, yet seemed to be able to range a but further and
faster, although it will never be "fast." Seemed to turn a smoother thermal
turn as well. Also, noticed it seemed to "cut a better groove" on landing
approach as well, being less affected by turbulence, wind, etc yet still had
that float and stop landing
characteristic it is known for. I dont know, light is good but too light
may be too much
of a "good" thing. Any opinions? thanks, Walter
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