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Phil,

We have a long mount – small tail 320. I have zero complaints about control authority or elevator characteristics and we’re coming up on 2,000 hrs and 10 years. Why would you consider the large tail an “upgrade”? If I were building again, I’d be willing to pay extra for the small tail.

Bill Harrelson

N5ZQ 320 1,950 hrs

N6ZQ IV under construction

From: Phillip J. Kocmoud

Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2011 8:28 AM

To: lml@lancaironline.net

Subject: [LML] Long mount / short tail

I know the big tail / small tail is hotly debated, but I currently have a long engine mount and a small tail 360 kit. I am not going to upgrade to the large tail if I can fly this aircraft in the long mount / short tail configuration.

Is any on this list flying a small tail and a long engine mount with a 360 engine? If so, can you tell me about your flight characteristics? Has anyone also flown the small tail / short mount and can provide some comparisons?

Thank you,

Phil