Hey everyone. I have built and flown both the Python and Olympian. Both are OUTSTANDING planes.

The Python can get to be heavy as it is 78.5X78.5. Built mine a little heavy but didn't have too. A 140FZ got a little weak at 5000ft but was still able to do both the Intermediate and Advanced sequences.

The Oly I built is probably under 10lbs. The FZ flies it great. An L is just more power, but not really needed. I've built 2 Oly's and neither required ANY mixing for coupling with the rudder.

Have an Oly Medal on the bench. Am anxious to see if it flies as well as the other 2.

henry's kits are tremendous. Much better than competitors in the quality of fiberglass and atention to detail. The wing tube comes installed so you can't set the wing up incorrectly. Incidence is still the builders job, but the wing tube is STRAIGHT without effort. Makes mounting the stab extremely easy. To make the point, the other kits come with marks on the side of the fuse and the builders job to mount the wing tube. You see, lots of room for error here.

If you are serious about pattern, would recommend crosswing flying by Don Apostilo(?) avail at Don's hobby shop. Lots of ways to get that straight vertical regardless of wind.

Hope this helps

ed

PS Dean, there are a lot of pattern fliers at N Dallas club. They would be of great assistance.