Following on from the first flight where the characteristics of the DC-3 were anything but the easy-flying plane I thought it would be, I'm now considering whether it needs to be flown like a real one - take-off with flaps and then high-speed cruising, in order that the plane's developing sufficient lift without having to be constantly on the elevator and throttle.
I had the DC-3 ready yesterday, but unfortunately that coincided with the end of two beautiful sunny and calm days, and the start of the wind; although that cleared the skies it didn't do much for my flying prospects.
Nevertheless I'm hopeful of getting the Dak airborne over the next few days to try out my theory to see if I've "got it"...
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