[gbanger]

Droped by the field this afternoon to maiden my Red Bull Extra 540.
Ended up having a bit of a gallery, the 2 Steves, John P and Claudio were also having an afternoon fly.
Conditions were almost perfect, apart from some heavy cloud that had rolled in.
The aircraft lifted off in less than 10 meters with barely half throttle and climbed effortlessly, I leveled off and added 3 clicks of right aileron to trim. I flew a few circuits at varying throttle setting and found that the aircraft climded from level with increased throttle ( I will need to make a minor adjustment to the motor angle, this aircraft was designed for a petrol engine)
Control response was precise and very predictable, the only thing that needs adjusting are the elevator throws, I does not have enough authority at maximum stick for a 3D aircraft.
I flew a landing approach and cut the throttle where I thought it would float in but the little sucker floated a lot better and slower than I thought it would without loosing altitude, I looped around and tryed again. I was surprised again at its almost glider like approach. But got it on the ground with a nice smooth roll out and was very happy with the sure footed control it demonstrated when instructed.
I am very happy with the overall performace and a couple of minor tweeks (increased engine down angle and larger elevator throws and this one will be a keeper) that should see it throwing its very spectacular arse all over the sky.
Gazz