Model construction: 1997
Features of the model:
Wingspan: 1.67 m
Weight: 2.4 Kg
Engine: OS 52 Surpass
Propeller: Graupner 12×6
The T6 (Kit from Flair) is a “war bird” affordable by average pilots. The shapes are simplified, we are in the presence of a semi-model but the look is nice.
There is not much to criticize in this Kit, indeed, the stamping of the parts is particularly clean and the design elegant. The only criticisms that I would make are: the landing gear a little short (to be redone in piano wire of 4mm diameter with 2 or 3 cm more) and especially the connection of the two flaps of the tail which is ensured by a piano wire too soft (to replace with a hard wood stick).
Take-off:
Takeoff is very easy, just maintain a slight nose-up action in the first meters of taxiing and then give up gradually. The axis hold is easy thanks to the good efficiency of the rudder.
In flight:
The flight is quite realistic, the plane seems soft and it is better to keep water under the keel. Aerobatics is realistic: relatively slow but of sufficient scale in the loop thanks to the motorization.
Landing:
The approach at very low speed is a bit tricky, you must forbid the use of ailerons in the final phase subject to (unpleasant) surprises and only use the rudder. The runway landing is safer.