From: "danstriderfly" <danstrider@...>
Date: Friday, August 9, 2002 5:25 PM
Subject: Chrysalis rip-off?
Date: Friday, August 9, 2002 5:25 PM
Subject: Chrysalis rip-off?
I have been talking with an employee at my local hobby store about
the Bug. He said the Chrysalis, from DJ Aerotech, was identical in
many ways -- fuselage construction, wing dowel LE method, even the
odd v-tail angle for which the instructions give much justification.
Since everyone here has some hand with the Bug, can anyone confirm
the possibility of a design-rip-off of Dowdy of the Chrysalis?
Regardless of this fact, can someone give an opinion whether the Bug
or the Chrysalis is a better airplane?
I saw the photos of the built-up ribs and am skeptical they will take
the abuse of the standard Bug. Granted, I have not destroyed a wing
yet, the ribs don't look strong enough. , you'll have to inform us
how they do.
Also, for all our reference, where are everyone's CG's located? I
can't post a poll, so this email one will do. I have personally been
using the CG directly off the plans for sport flying and adding a
quarter in the reciever compartment for really windy days.
Hope your Bug(s) is still in one piece and flying.
Dan