I would like to hear from RCU members who presently own or have owned/trained on a Kadet Senior. Want to hear the advantages, disadvantages, build ease, wood quality, flying qualities, anything you want to contribute on your likes/dislikes of this trainer.

I am getting my brother a trainer for christmas so that we can join the club and learn to fly next spring, I am getting him interested in RC now and I would love to have him as flying partner to share the hobby with. At first he wanted the Kadet Mark II but is now aiming towards the Senior.

Also, would love to hear comments from those who configured it to taildragger, is it better/worse than tricycle gear? Would it be better with ailerons or without? A good motor choice. Again, whatever you want to share on this particular trainer as I want to make sure this is what he really wants. He will be reading all the comments here that are posted so please share your thoughts.

Would be great to see photos of your Kadet Senior, that would help him make up his mind as well. And if you have clear photos of a tailwheel conversion great. And finally, sorry for the long post, any links to any building threads or downloadable manual a plus.

Thank you in advance.
Steve and brother Ken