Flying Slow

[Ed Deaver]

So flying at 1/2 throttle will conserve fuel.  The Olympian I've flown the 
past several years was quite unsteady at slower air speeds.  The new Oly 
MEdal with cheek cowls handles the slow speed much better but on a windy day 
still get buffetted terribly, which a little more throttle can help.

My question is what characteristics in a plane allow it to be more "stable" 
at slow speeds, allowing more throttle management?  CG, Wing/stab thickness, 
wing area, etc.

Thanx in advance

ed








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