Guys, I am delighted to report that today at just after 15:00 GMT, Q-200 G-CUIK made a successful first flight under the expert command of Gary McKirdy from Enstone in UK. The slow progress of more

I have to make a couple of comments to what Peter is suggesting. I don't think Peter is suggesting holding the stick "full back" on take off. Please don't do that. She'll fly when she's up to speed.

9 Dec 06 Flight today was to expand the envelope on the gross weight testing. Full fuel, 100# in PAX seat. CG at 44.42". Range 42 to 47.2" Wind 15 to 20 MPH from 220. TO on 17 was different because

Get plenty of fast taxi practice before you feel ready to take off. Keeping the stick full back will maximize the TW grip which is essential for steering. Remember when the time comes that the landing

Congratulations Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Earnest

I am in Mesa Az. falcon field ffz. thanks again for your intrest..

Yes, this is true. Adverse yaw is very powerful on the ground. HOWEVER, I would recommend that you do not use it until you have more experience. Just keep the ailerons neutral and just the

I do appreciate all of your guys help and knowledge. My advisor is not the best.. his Q hasn't flown for years.......

I do appreciate all of your guys help and knowledge. My advisor is not the best.. his Q hasn't flown for years.......

So me being told that the aircraft is stearable through aleirons on the ground, is in accurate? I have a hard time believing this could even work?? Also what is the max speed I should do a taxi test

where areyou located in Az. Dave Carlson Tucson

Since we are back onto this rudder bullcrap, I guess I should check in. There has been a VAST amount of discussion about the small rudder and directional control. I would give me a vast amount of

The Q2 does not have a large rudder like most TW planes. You do not gain rudder effectiveness until almost 65MPH. The only control is the steerable TW. KEEP THE TW DOWN! Larry Severson Fountain

Where in AZ? I am just south of Albuquerque (E98). I'll be in Phoenix 12/18 - 12/20. No, I don't think high speed taxi with the tail up is a good idea at all. Jon Finley N314JF - Q2 - Subaru EJ-22

welcome home, Sammy!

I am in arizona, and actually finished the aircraft from a previus builder who has actually flown the craft several times. He does unfortanetly have alcheimers now and is no help. My "advisor"

I am in arizona, and actually finished the aircraft from a previus builder who has actually flown the craft several times. He does unfortanetly have alcheimers now and is no help. My "advisor"

Hi and welcome to the group, There has been a lot written about takeoffs and landings and I'm sure your query will start another firestorm. BUT, in short 1. Take offs; let the plane flu itself

Welcome to the group! Congrads on taxi testing! Where are you located? Does your "advisor" have any time in a Q? Do you have a reflexor? Did you build this bird? Etc.? While there is a bit of

Hello, I am new to quickie aircraft and have recently finished a Q2 and Am in the process of high speed taxi test. I am being told (by a builder/flyer) that the flight manual is incorrect, and that