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Doug Rozendaal brings his considerable experience to a discussion of flight handling characteristics and his favorite aircraft. Among the factors designers consider are stability, control response, feel, personal preferences, FAA requirements, stick force, center of gravity, center of pressure, and the flight envelope. Every design is a compromise.

On the cover of our March 2013 issue was the last fully new airplane...

Blood on the sock, 2013.

Over 30 modifications resulted in a speed increase of 44 mph.