thanks for the congrats!!! (ill answer for him ) Man.. that is one awesome airplane! very very stable but responsive. great flying plane. yes it was his first time on the sticks. he had a little help with the co-pilot but i dont really think that that plane needs it. i was surprised how calm he was!! i was kinda nervous because i havent had the chance to fly such a nice plane like that!! i didnt want to make it a balsa shoebox... plus maiden flights are usually hair raising!!! i cant say enough about that plane!! WOW. i am going to get one! gotta applaud the builder also!! pretty complicated one to build and he did a top notch job on it! good job darren! i had a blast today.. sorry about the heli thing tho.. still tryin to get it figured out. NICE PICS!!