Yes the tailwheel is steerable. I epoxied a 1/8" ply plate to the bottom of the fuse, then attached the tailwheel to it with screws. It has a spring on it that attaches to the moveable rudder. It takes less than 1/2 hour to install it. To answer your other question, Yes this is an ARF. I wanted to get my grandson flying asap, thus the ARF. He is an accomplished builder though & can silk & dope an airframe allready!! During one of our club fun flies i put a dozen people on the Kadet w the buddy box, nobody looked dangerous flying with it on low rates! Thank you for your positive comments.....Gene


PS Even though i used the aftermarket tailwheel that comes with a spring, I only used the portion of the tailwheel that mounts to the plane. I made a longer wire piece that goes thru the bottom of the fuse & up thru the stabilizer, then it is bent over 90 degrees & was inserted into a hole i drilled into the rudder. As the rudder swings left or right the tail wheel follows. Sorry for any confusion. I read my original post & confused myself! I hope your not confused....Gene[&:]