Hi All,

I have returned to RC modeling after 22 years of doing other things. In the period 1978 to 1981 I was actively involved in RC models and flew everything from slope soarers, a Cirrus on high lift, Hustler trainer, Quickie 500, camera planes, flying disks and even successfully made a working hovercraft from scratch parts. While I have been away ARF planes have become really common and technology has changed quite a bit from my old country airfield (e.g., Turbines, 3D planes, sophisticated electric planes).

Now I am back to the RC scene and I am keen to use my largest engine that I had in storage, an OS .40 Max with full length tuned pipe and am looking for a plane to suit. Although I know that I will be rusty for a while and will seek some assistance on the first few flights, I have recently visited some flying days and know that I would very quickly tire of any sort of trainer. I am looking at something like a "Lanier Javelin ARF", a "CAP 232", etc. Essentially I am looking for a sport type plane that I can use for aerobatic maneuvers. Then when I have enough experience I plan to purchase a larger engine and move to bigger planes with more working surfaces (e.g. flaps, retractables, etc).

Can anyone make any suggestions regarding my next plane? I would also appreciate any assistance with ideas to bring my engines back to life after 22 years in hibernation.

Thanks a lot.

Cheers