Originally posted by lnorris
cann773.
Well congrats. You put a lot of hours in flying and got something out of it (thus proving my point). Not knowing what you flew I'd still guess that the amount of time you saved with an ARF is trivial compared to the amount of time you spent flying.
Again, I fly ARF's, I'm not an ARF hater. I just wish they wouldn't take the place of kits for those of us who can build.
I'm impressed with people who can fly well. I'm also impressed with people who can build well. People that do BOTH though are the cream of the crop.
lnorris
Actually I only have one ARF (not finished yet) and have built all of my other planes from kits with the exception of one of my older Finesse 2+2's which I had professionally built for me. I have built no less than 9, 2 meter pattern models from "kits" (composite molded fuse, pre cut some even pre sheeted foam wings) and I dont remember how many sport models I have built. I would consider myself above average for building skill. I would not build my pattern models but the cost of having them come pre finished is too high for me to justify.
ARF's should not replace kits but I dont think they are a bad thing that is ruining the hobby, like IMAC they are a fad that will pass in due time
hahaha that was a joke for you serious IMAC guys from a pattern guy hehe.
Anyways here are some links to ZN Lines site with pics of my Evolis that I built painted and covered just so you all know that I am not a kit hater
http://www.znline.com/photos.php?sou...39371&index=18
http://www.znline.com/photos.php?sou...39371&index=19