Ventus bT/cT comparison
At 18:02 17 April 2012, John Ferguson wrote:
I'd say i) is the most correct of the statements listed. The cT with
landing flap and full brake comes down rather steeply, just point
at the
ground ... not recommending that though.
The cT does have the restricted 425 KG max mass when the
turbo is
installed, as does the bT. With the engine removed the max
weight goes back
up to 500kg, find one with a carbon fuselage if possible, saves
10 kg on
the weight plan.
I'm on my second cT now, great performance in 17.6, probably
the best value
L/D you can buy.
In 15m mode with turbo installed the wing loading could be
described as
high, but if you live in a country with big thermals that's not a
worry.
Somehow it likes landing at 60ish knots rather than the yellow
triangle
speed.
Try one if you can get a flight.
i) The bT has handling issues and the cT was designed to
overcome these issues, with a bigger rudder and some other
changes. The cT is the model to go for.
Everyone that has replied seems really happy with the cTs. I
think I'm going to get one if I can find the right one for the right
price. Any ideas on current values?
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