This is a great kit! I bought mine before Huricane Charley hit us in Florida and built it during and the day after the Huricane (had to use flashlights for part of the build). The instructions are straightforward and Mike does a nice job of covering all of the steps. One note...watch the video on the www.horseflyhobbies.com website for folding the fuse. I watched the video and took my time but still got a split. I backed each fuse piece with the 3/4" tape then folded them. This worked really well.

My first couple of flights were excellent. I got a little too confident today and tried an outside snap roll. Snap is right...the engine tore off of the front of the plane and was dangling by the wires. Thankfully, I was able to land it. About 15 minutes later and some 5 min epoxy and I was ready to fly again. Watch these demanding manuevers. I may have goosed the gas a bit too much though.

Tip on building...Use some epoxy on the fire wall and use some additional wood.

Here is my setup:
AXI 2212/34
APC 11x3.8
Pheonix-25
Apogee Li-Po 1050mAh 3-cell
GWS 6 channel with one aileron servo.

I mounted the landing gear eventhough the guys at the shop said don't bother. I just love to land on wheels.

If you don't know about the Pheonix ESC check them out. The ability to fine tune the controller is great. Has anyone tried the more efficient advance setting? The AXI 2212/34 has plenty of power so I will try it out.