Fender - People might be bashing you because you give praise about products without any real experience . Some of us are unbiased and tell it like it is, regardless of what we own. I have 4 large Skymaster planes and the quality is great and the gear work EVERY TIME. The small Viper isn't designed for "ABUSE" as you put it and that is why I suggested other models.

Regarding FEJ, I hope they succeed as more competition equals better products. However, I have yet to see a FEJ in person with gear that work. The last 5 jet events I've attended the FEJ planes all had gear problems. As soon as I SEE this trend change, I will give them my money. Good luck with yours! My time is too valuable to be #$*##$ around with problematic planes on my days off. I'd rather be flying.

Dave - Regarding the UF, go with the stock gear from CARF. The plane goes together easily and has no bad habits in the air. Give me a shout about anything specific.