It is not a ARF. It is a kit. Thanks for your reply. I am down to the final stages of construction and so far everything is working out well. My complant as a first time builder is this paticular model instructions are kind of vague in a few places. For a first timer in the middle of nowhere this forum is my only real source of info. The instructions assume that if you are building you must know all there is to know about RC planes. Once again thanks for your help. DC