15 minutes into it, after a 3 or so vertical dives, 4 rolls, one upside down, and one loop I was done. Packed a bag, it did not smell or taste good. You guys who do it, hats off.
Flying wise, it was really strange. Easier and harder at the same time. Easier - the airplane in comparison to what I'm used to is so draggy, that it is insensitive to the power settings, attitude etc. Point it straight down, and you can fly it like this, the airspeed does not really build up that much (I'd be over VNE on mine in a couple of seconds!). Control sensitivity is actually less direct and less precise, with more stick actuation required than what I'm used to. The roll rate of course is quicker, and it is very enjoyable. But the rudder and yaw control.... this is where the most difference comes in. It is ridiculously twitchy in yaw, sensitive to the attitude and even slight pressure on the rudder sends the ball 3/4 off. It sure takes good practice to fly it "on the ball". The visibility from the front seat is perhaps 30% of a basic trainer.
Now, landing was very different for me again. I can imagine it takes time and good training to master it. I only watched in awe how the gentleman who owns the aircraft greased it in 3-point.
This is Cozumel direct Key West this January:
