Am I the only one that doesn't like this plane? I think it flies like a brick. The only thing that keeps it flying is the brute power of the Saito 72. My landing gear has popped off twice, even though I reinforced it. The second time it happend I was landing with flaps down. The plane slows down in the horisontal axis, but not in the vertical axis. Its glide slope is too steep (I've been flying in calm weather). I think that the rapid vertical desent is what takes out the gear. I'm afraid to dead stick this thing.

I have not weighed my plane.

I had a Super-Stick 40 prior to this and it flew great with a Saito 80. It did, however, not have the control authority the Ultra-Brick does with its bigger tail surfaces. It also had the crummy shelf-paper covering.

Maybe I should have built it with the full length-ailerons (it comes with both types)? I really haven't found a good use for the crow feature.

I am thinking of building a SIG Something Extra and selling the Ultra-Brick after it is complete. I would put the Saito 72 on the SE. I presently fly a Morris Balsa Nova w/OS .50, but I always like to have a second plane on hand. However, I don't think the Ultra-Brick is the second plane that I want to have. I have also considered building the Edge 540 Profile.

When I bought this plane, I was considering buying the Pizzaz, but I thought it would be too similar to my Balsa Nova, so I went for the quad flap marketing idea. Also, I don't like the clear covering in case repairs are needed, but it does look neat.

I know I'll get flamed for this, but go ahead. Maybe I haven't spent enough time with the Ultra Stick yet?

Just a parting comment about the Balsa Nova. I don't care if this plane dead sticks. It handles like it is on rails and has a great glide slope. Wind has little effect on it and it goes exactly where I tell it to, even without power. It was a little hot to land with a 6-pitch prop but not bad. It handles even better with an APC 11.5 x 4 prop.