I have seen my first DR1 ARF in the store and it does look very nice. I also own a DR1, but it is a scratch built Ziroli's. They are outstanding flying machines, and they do draw a crowd when in flight. Due to the shortness and the weight being very far forward, I found that the throttle, rudder, and elevator control is very important during take off. I have over 30 flights on my (baby) and hopefully many more. Mine is much heavier being 18lbs and powered by a Zenoah G-38. It does sound incredible on those low slow flybys, with the pilot scarf blowing into the wind. I have flown mine in winds up to 20 MPH, it is a challenge, and you have to be on top of it. Landings are also tricky with this bird. I find the best way to land is to 3 point. Because of the narrow gear and all that rudder, to fly it down on the mains is a real mistake, especially in crosswinds. Just like the real machine it will weather vain into the wind. It is not a good habit to let it go where it wants to but with my Triplane, if you fight to hard it could be all over.

It is definitely a beauty to see and fly. I have been eying one up and I may have to buy one.

Good luck on those Dawn Patrols.

Craig.