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This beautiful 30" span T-6 was built from the Herr Engineering laser kit. The weight is 73 grams with landing gear. As can happen, it got extensively modified.
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The wing is removable for transportation and storage.
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The landing gear plugs in, and is sprung to absorb landing shock. Jerry usually flys it without the landing gear, as the drag causes a lot of duration robbing nose down trim.
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The rudder was reshaped as per the earlier T-6 variants.
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Adjustable trim tabs for rudder and elevator were added.
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The 10 gram stock canopy was cut down to just the windshield and frame. Side windows were reglazed with florist's cellophane.
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Due to the radial engine design, Jerry extended the nose 3/4" for better balance.
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A larger nose block to allow more rubber clearance.
Due to the smallish MAC field, Jerry tries to hold flight times under a minute, with moderate winds on 4 strands of .20" Tan II. It is great to watch the sun streaming through the yellow covering on a clear day.
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