I got a lot of response on the standard/Vtail question, thanks to every body who responded. From the responses, many said they felt Vs-w/proper set up work just fine. Also they may be the cleaner configuration aerodynamically, they are very pretty, and many times lighter(although w/todays modern construction methods it is possible to make a very light/strong standard tail plane- the Addiction being a prime example). Also it seems many of the planes flying today are from or of European design. Unlike the USA, the Europeans dont emphasize landings like we do so they tend to use Vs as the emphasis is on soaring, not landing. I agree w/this. And also during the landing phase(which makes/breaks the winners/placers in many contests) perhaps the standard tail gives one better control during this phase when plane is flying slow, using flaps, etc. So I guess its a toss up- do you want a slight advantage while soaring or while in the landing phase? For me, because of ease of set up, better control on landing, construction methods making a standard tail plane just as light as a V, I think my next plane will be cruciform. thanks again, Walter RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
