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Old 12-10-2003 | 12:59 PM
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H. Wayne S
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Well, I have one, have it completed, you can say what you want, I was not that impressed with the ARF. Problems #1- NONE of the wing brackets fit the predrilled holes, Placed all mine on the fus and wing just to have to remove them, redrill new holes and patch to old ones to make the wings fit. #2- The engine mount system they enginered is CRAP. I ended up cutting the bottom of the box out in order to get the blindnuts installed. #3-ALL, every single one, of the sharp tips on the monicoat were waving in the wind after the first flight. Be sure you iron them down before you fly it. #4- I installed a Brison 3.2, 52cc and the plane balanced perfect without the batteries, I needed to place the batteries (3 of them) on the center line of the CG. no place to mount them, no room to get your hand in there to make a box or rubber band mounting system. Interior space although it appears large is limited as to where you can place items.. #5- wheel pants, well what can I say? GP still has work to do there. #6- FOAM WHEELS ? come on GP. A giant scale with Foam wheels, they flat spotted the first night. and during transport, had to stand the plane on its' nose for over an hour at the field before it would roll.
NOW- Flight line appeal----------A1
WOW factor----------------A1
Cost value -----------------Great
Flight Performance--------A1 NOTE- watch your rates, make SURE you go by the Manf. suggestions on throws. This little baby is QUICK on the sticks even with 50% expo. Ease into the throttle, a little rudder and a very small amount os elev. and it is off true and straight.

Conclusion, and this is opinion only- This plane is well worth the cost and trouble to build. Flyes great, LOOKS great, and I can't see how you could build one for the price of the ARF. Hope all of you that get one like them as much as I like mine.