Hi Zflyer48 !
I've been enjoying flying both the F.E's recently and discovered a couple of anomalies....
Hubberanz mentions that you've used the Albatros CX FM for the FE2d .... Merc DIVa = 260bhp similar to RR Eagle =250bhp
Q: What FM did you base the FE2b on ?
The reason I ask is I find the 160bhp Beardmore in the FE 2b seems to cope admirably with a pair of 100kg bombs and 100% fuel on take off
She takes off at 120kph and climbs beautifully at 130-140 kph
I've found that the FE2d with a similar loadout usually runs out of airstrip before hitting 100kph and has to coaxed into the air...it's then rather a task to avoid stalling when trying to increase altitude.
Conversely I've flown both at max altitude (2700m) and both aircraft are stable with the FE2d making slightly more speed, from what I've read is spot on
Also, you mention that the FE2b is prone to "digging in" given a heavy stick
I've had no such problem's
.....it's probably that I'm a GENTLEMAN and know how to treat these delicate old ladies
Cheers
Alfie
PS Please don't take this as a criticism....merely an observation...I'm aware that these are beta models and need some polishing by geniuses like you and vamps etc
PPS
Back to work. Been away for a bit. Spent last week with kidney stones. Hard to concentrate with pain meds.
Stones removed and I am doing fine.
You Sir are a
HERO(PPPS Apologies to all.....I originally posted this in the wrong thread
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