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    Thank you, This seems like a very important...

    Thank you,
    This seems like a very important consideration as the wrong prop could put too much load on the engine and could result in damage or failure.
    Is that right?
    JB
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    This is very helpful. So am I to understand...

    This is very helpful.
    So am I to understand that on the planes I see on youtube with direct-drive engines the prop needs to be smaller?
    And if you go for a larger prop to gain more thrust you need...
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    Can you explain reduction drives to me?

    Guys,
    As I am shopping for an UL and I am seeing many direct-drive and reduction-drive choices.
    I'm hearing about B-Boxes - C-Boxes, etc.

    If it's not too much trouble can someone give me the...
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    I've flown Ercoupe and you're both right, and...

    I've flown Ercoupe and you're both right, and wrong (at least in the ones I have flown)
    The runner and ailerons were indeed connected together, but the yoke still allows for *some* independent...
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    This is what my training in GA would cause me to...

    This is what my training in GA would cause me to expect. (Well put by the way - Thanks) I don't see why, with the cost being comparatively small between a 2-axis vs 3-axis QS, why I would want to...
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    This is great information and well described....

    This is great information and well described. Thank you
    JB
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    Fantastic ! Thank you, just sent a request to...

    Fantastic ! Thank you, just sent a request to join.
    John
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    Quicksilver Owners Manuals

    Perhaps I just don't know where to look but is there nowhere to buy or get copies of any original owners manuals for Quicksilver aircraft?

    I'm sure there would be lots of useful info in them and...
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    Thanks for the reply Bob. I guess it's human...

    Thanks for the reply Bob. I guess it's human nature to want to stick with what I know.
    It seems that crosswind correction while both on the ground and in the air would be harder without ailerons....
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    And the Weedhopper as I recall

    And the Weedhopper as I recall
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    Ailerons: Yea of Nay

    Hi Fellow Fliers,
    This is my first post here so excuse me if I get a thing or two wrong.

    I have been a Pvt Pilot flying GA since the 80s and have about 400 hours. Recreational flyer only.
    Lately...
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