Skate5290: don't let my comment about the wing dowels discourage you about acquiring an US 40. I believe it to be a very fine model. Flew it today in very gusty winds for our monthly club funfly. Wind meter said 3, gusts to 24 mph. I usually use a Fazer, but intended to try my new Twist. Once the wind got very gusty I decided to use the US and it did very well. It has a higher wing loading and handles the wind better, glides better as well. I am sure you would be happy with the plane. I have a Saito .82 on mine; tried many props today, decided on the APC 14 x 4W; same as I use on the Saito .72.