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Big Dog
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Latest Open B Creation

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Here is some photos of my new Open B Design. I call it Zapdos (OK the kids had something to do with the name). It is designed around electric power though the prototypes are IC just to show that it will work for both. The SSC version is in prototype now. I built 4 beta's to compete in the Tangerine Combat event. I could not be happier with the flight characteristics. The wing and layout are unique but as you can see I did not re-invent some very good proven ideas and building techniques. Reviews from the Beta Pilots have been great and I'll let them chime in as they see fit. I think the best features are its speed and stall. The stall has a distinct warning well before the snap/spin/ crash manuver.
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I remarked to Matt several times about Craig's airplane.I kept saying Craig has that airplane flying really well it was noticeably faster than the rest and maneuvered exceptionally well.No disrespect intended but I thought you were going to do better because hands down that was the best flying plane at the Tangerine meet.
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Don hit the nail on the head, you had the best flying Open B plane all around at the Tangerine. Speed, manueverability, wierd name, Zapdos has it all!
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Chris Zapdos is a Pokemon character. It is bird that battles with other Pokemon. His special ability is to battle using electricity. Unless Nintendo has a cow about copyrights. I kind of like the weird name.
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Back in the day I used to make one called the Sanjiyan it was after an immortal character in 3x3 eyes gotta love those Japanese names.
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