Randy W.

I picked this up in Europe last week. I am in the process of assembly Wow! Can't wait for the first flight! Planning on a TT Pro 120 2-stroke for power, fits in the cowl with room to spare! A bit more construction than the average ARF, but this sure isn't your average looking machine! Will post more later, gotta go build!

Rare Bear flew last Saturday and Sunday! All up weight 11.2 lbs. Used TT .60 size retracts, with 440 linkage rods. Fuel tank location had to be changed as it was aft of the center of gravity. Fast fast fast with the Pro 120! Ground handling is great, takes off with very little rudder correction. Flies knife edge almost level! Pulled enough "G"s in left pylon turns to strip the HS75 retract servo! Landed on the tailwheel and muffler exhaust pipes for no damage!

The model required about 40 hours to assemble, but was worth all the effort when it flew!