Here's an update I got from a pretty reliable source. It is all hearsay so take it with a grain of salt until confirmed.

The reason the Rare Bear plane is delayed is they HAVE worked out a deal with Rare Bear Racing Team and they are getting the most recent (2004) graphics put in the ARFs to match the plane. They (TT/ACE) may also be a corporate sponsor of the plane! WooHoo! If true, I am really going to try to spend my money on TT and ACE stuff ... LOL!

Don Hatten
Rare Bear Fan Sponsor 2002/03/04