RE: BEST 3D PLANE FOR 2004
The mostest bestest I've got hold of in 2004, so far, is the Extreme Flight Mini 3D. A 25FX and sub micro gear yeilds a 2 pound 4 ounce 3D machine. At 530 squares, people think it's filled with helium it floats so light.
I like my EF Edge 540T, but the Mini is a better 3D machine, IMHO.
In the "I wish I could testify" category would have to be the Chip Hyde Double Vision.