I built my 4D in about a three day weekend. Don't like the elevator linkage, I think it may be sloppy by nature. Any ideas on a stronger setup?

This plane was way easier to build than the Enduro I got from Tufflight last year, not 1/2 as much build time. I loved that Enduro though, it survived at least 50 crashes and about 5 trees before retirement. Definitely the best confidence builder out there.

Definitely get the Elmers poly glue to put the servos in the wing. And make sure to use plenty of spray mount or the covering won't adhere to the wing styrofoam.

I flew the 4D on skis 2 weeks ago. OS 70 4s (Surpass II, 2 yrs, 200 flights), futaba 3001s all around. 12x6 APC prop, I think it needs more like a 12x4 as it obviously flys better at low speeds. If you get too fast, esp with loose skis, it gets real sloppy. But it handled well at slow speeds. I could hover it, and mind you I am not into this long. I even did a waterfall duplicated from Realflight, and although it fell out on the second go around I easily save it from the ground. It gets torque rolling quick...

Engine went out 2x when pointed straight up, handles very well on a glide. Then on third engine out (I am stubborn) it stalled straight down into the snow. There was about 12" left here in upstate NY mtns. Only damage was 2 broken skewers. Can't wait to fly it on wheels.

This is my second fun fly, I have the Aeroworks Profile 80" with a Saito 1.8 (now that is fun). That is easier to fly than this 4D, but you can't match the 4th D of durability for learning how to fly 3D.