akflyer-Hasn't flown yet, still working on control and cowl details-I'm too slow :sleeping: . Also, my Hobbico Accucycle acted up while trying to charge the 6volt receiver battery. Never had trouble before but with this new 6v it stayed on fast charge, never went to trickle. By the time I caught it, the battery was very hot! May have toasted a brand new SR battery.

On the flying performance- I've communicated with 4 Ohio Sukhoi flyers. There was one fellow from Michigan (picture of his aircraft in Model Aviation Nov 2001) who experienced difficult stall characteristics. He had a landing mishap due to a tip stall and urged caution learning the aircraft. However, note that his SU weighed 25lbs with a smoke system and other options! The other 3 flyers, who seem to be around 20lbs, have no trouble at all (note Gordon Mc's comments). I guess like any other airplane, the lighter the better.

I'll be very interested in your comments on flying it. Please post if you get a chance. JD