Mike.....My thoughts on the cost increase included epoxyglass kits with retracts. 99% of the planes that are flown now are all wood w/foam wings. Simple and cheap to build. Even the World Models A6 Intruder ARF is inexpensive. You can build a Rabbit for about $100 excluding the radio and engine.

An epoxyglass EU1 A (basic kit w/o wood) would probably run $400. Then add wood , retracts , etc etc , and you've spent $600 or more before you started building. That's what i was thinking with the increased cost comment.

The King Altair is not too bad with a strong OS .91FS. It really needs a 120. It was way ahead of it's time. I have a new set of plans that i keep looking at for a future project. Need a bunch of light wood for that bird. Lots of carving and sanding.

Have a great weekend.....................John