From: Ptmccleave 
Date: Sat, 10 Jan 1998 20:58:45 EST
Subject: [RCSE] Monarch D-Lite

Hey Gang,

I got to go out and fly my new Monarch D-Lite for the first time today.  Let
me first set the stage.  Conditions were heavy overcast, wind 8-10 MPH, 20 DEG
F, 3:30 in the afternoon.  It's been awhile since I owned a V-tail so of
course like a dummy I set it up with the rudder control reversed.  My first
hand toss was a nice gentle level throw to check trim.  The thing flew nice
and level and luckily didn't start to turn until close to the ground.  I gave
it left, it went right, touched down no problem.  A quick change of the servo
connections and I was in business and ready to go.  I made a few light warm up
throws and everything seemed good to go on the glider.  I then started
throwing a little harder and could not believe how this thing was launching,
and how long it was able to stay up in little to no lift conditions.  I had
several flights in the 45-60 second range.  I was also amazed at how well this
glider will penetrate.  I can't wait to get out on good sunny day and really
ring this baby out.  My hat's off to the guys at DJ Aerotech for a great
little plane.  My D-Lite came in at just a shade under 10 oz..   Well enough
for now.  I need to get started installing radio gear in my new Mini Ellipse.
Hopefully I can make initial test flights on it tomorrow.  Yech!!!, My wife
just informed that the forcast is for freezing rain tomorrow, but 55 DEG for
Monday.  I think I feel the Monday flu coming on fast.

See Ya,

Pat McCleave  
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