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In article <298@heimdall.sdrc.com> dqwelch@sgidq4.sdrc.com (Mike Welch) writes:

     The Chuperosa, from Culpepper models was the best I've built.
     The kit is very good.  Although the foam wing can be intimidating
     the first time.  There are two version: Aileron or Polyhedral.
     If your going to fly on a slope, I would reccomend
     the aileron version.

     Nothing comes close the Chuppy's versatility.
     It's great on a slope and will thermal very good 
     when build light.
     I've built two. The first one used the E214.
     This is a relatively thick and under
     cambered airfoil.  Is will slow down to a crawl when landing.

     The other Chuppy used a SD7037.  This is an extremely smooth flyer.
     I built it light (13.75 oz.)
     I fly this mainly HL thermal.  It's a great plane.

     Are there any other Chuperosa fans out there?

Count me in! I have two Chups. One aileron, One poly. Both SD7037.
It is about as close as I have found to the one sailplane that
everyone should own.

The coupled aileron/rudder gives nice turns and wonderful rolls. It
thermals very well and is fast when the wind is blowing.

Mine came in right at 16 oz. with 1 oz in the nose.

Don't be put off by the foam wing. It is a snap to build. If anyone
picks up the kit and wants tips, post a call for help, and those
of us who do foam will be glad to offer tons of advise.

					Skip Egdorf
					hwe@lanl.gov