Hi Vortec,

Yes, its a very slow flying plane thanks in part to the thick airfoil. You'll love it with the 46. I would suggest that you make all your linkages as slop-free as possible (I used ball links 'cause thats what I like) - this will help prevent unwanted flutter which can rip your plane apart at high speeds as you mention. But you will likely want to perform your aerobatics at less than full throttle with it since it flies so sweetly. And yes, it is very fragile - it is built to fly, not to crash. Be sure to know how to make perfect 3 point landings, and you'll be very happy. I pancaked mine in on a hill duirng a deadstick, and sure enough I cracked the fuse. A little light ply and epoxy and she is up and running again. I bought a second ARF just to have around as a backup, since I like it so well.

Good luck, and let us know your whole setup and weight once its finished.

Kurt