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Firebolt roll issue

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gmatejcek

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Hi All- I'm looking for some feedback from folks with Firebolt experience. I've recently partnered in one that has surprisingly heavy aileron forces and not-exactly-blinding roll rate. There aren't any spades mounted, and a friend who is an aero engineer, homebuilder, and acro competitor is hesitant to just add them. Does the collective have any insights into or experience with this situation? IE, do other Firebolts have heavy ailerons? Has anyone added the spades, and do they like the results?

Thanks in advance for your input!
 

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