Stretching an airplane question?

[TJay 1041]

Who has first hand experience with this and what does it really do? All I hear is it makes the airplane more stable in flight But what really does that mean? My airplane does not really feel unstable I don't think. But I have nothing to compare it to either. Does it help make it fly strait and level hands off? I sure wouldn't think it could help any with side to side rocking or anything or do much in turbulence. Let me know what you all think. Thanks TJay

[1avidflyer 1983]

I think the biggest reason for stretching the Avid was when they hang a heavy engine on the nose, like a Subaru.  Avids tend to be a bit on the nose heavy side even with a 582.  Probably help the ground handling as well cause the Avid is pretty short coupled.  The early Kitfoxes, ( 3 and 4 at least) are about 9" longer than the Avid so maybe they need it less.   JImChuk