Don,

You are of course correct, it is common, I guess I just expected him to at least be aware of anything with such a highly anticipated ARF. Truth is, I can't understand how ANY builder would make mounts that can't take one landing, they make planes for a living!? My Worls Models Tai Ji comes down so hard it bends the retracts but has never weakened the mounting area once. My Rare Bear will come in a little under 10 pounds (looks like 9 lbs, 10 oz with the Axi 4130/16, Jeti 77/3 Advance Speed Controller and 6S2P LiPo packs installed. I can't get an exact weight until the motor mount arrives (tomorrow AM) but I can guestimate. That means I'll be flying 2 pounds or so lighter than Vampire, landing on concrete, wonder if that makes a significant difference in the force exerted on the gear...

Jack