One of my complaints is with manuals also. I have seen alot of manuals that are very vague, containing incorrect information, or just do not explain steps well enough. To be fair I have also seen some Manuals that are very well thought out, well explained, and contain nice details. I believe the Manual is a very important part of any new Plane, and should also be considered when making a Plane Purchase. It just makes the assembly process go so much better and smoother when you have a good manual. A bad manual can set you on the path of hating a Plane as soon as you take it out of the box. I would not go as far to avoid a Plane at all Cost because of its Manual, but it is sure something I would consider before making a purchase. I konw this is a ARF forum but I will throw this out anyway. Sig LT-40 Kit=Good Manual, Sig 1/4 Scale Clipped Wing Cub Kit=Bad Manual