Rob Ashley

Brian, Attached is a picture of the hinge pin detail from the plan. The hinge pin method is certainly one I have used on two 1/4 scale models (DVIII and Dr1) and is typical. The rudder is slightly bigger than A4 size so I will try to copy that at work tomorrow. I can send via email (would need you to message me your email address) so you can print or via snail mail? On the plan, the cabane struts are bolted to metal rigging plates that are glued to hardwood strips inside the fuselage. Hope this helps Rob

Hi Tony, Is it the Baronette or the 1/4 scale(ish) Dr1 kit? I should have the 1/4 scale plan somewhere - I will have a look tonight. Rob

Hi Brian, I picked one of these up from a swap meet and have yet to fly it. Sorry to say that this one that has not been modified to include ailerons - but I do not have the plans or info for the CG. I don't suppose you have it in the information pack in your kit? Hope the build goes well. Rob

Chaps, Dutch Roll has absolutely nothing to do with the pilot. Dutch Roll is the natural response of the aircraft to gusts and the resulting roll to yaw couple. Some aircraft roll more than yaw whilst others yaw more than roll. It is always present just more or less noticeable in different aircraft. Hence one of the reasons for an autopilot, which is designed to null out the error. The aircraft does not tank slap like a motorcyle.