The Model tech Giles G-202 has a horizontal stabilizer issue.

IT WILL FAIL.

The question is when. I've had three of these. Number one failed on the test flight, the third circuit if I'm not mistaken. A complete right off, which included 3 servo's and one TT Pro .61 carb.

Number two had 11 flights on it and bingo, off comes the left side stabilizer. I was prepared for this and landed it no worries with no other damage. I since replaced the horizontal stab with solid laminated balsa and have had no other issues with it.

Number three arrived and they told me the problem has been rectified. Upon inspection, it looked the same to me. I traded it in at the hobby store.

The giles will snap too easy and performance with an O.S. 1.20 surpass is just adequate for 3D. Every plane has it's good and bad points and the giles flies very nicely for most manoeuvres, however when the local club expert was flying mine I'll leave you with this quote.

"Yuck, I don't like that. You sure your CG's right. Engines nice."