Major Millard, Sir:
I am very much considering building a Storch Kit. In you report above you mention that the first Storch you flew has met with an unhappy fate. I have heard other reports of Storches here in the U.S. crashing. Does the aircraft have an "Achilles Heel," perhaps a quirk that might make it unsafe in certain operating conditions? How does it handle landing in a strong crosswind? How does it take moderate to heavy turbulence?
I am a former CFI, so I know all aircraft have to be flown safely all of the time. When you reported that the Storch has "aileron authority" in a full stall, that impressed the heck out of me! With a Cessna 150 in a full stall, if I wanted to pick up a wing I had to do it with the rudder because the ailerons were on vacation.
The reason for my inquiries is that I am thinking about building a Stoch and then teaching my Son and some Grandkids how to fly in it. Of course, I want something that is safe in the hands of a novice pilot. Any other insights you could provide about flying a Storch would be most Welcome!
THANK YOU!