OK,

It's funny. This plane flies like a dream, but the wood is really weak. I can't believe a hard landing would totally rip the whole landing gear and the surrounding balsa out. Another thing I learnt from this plane is, never use flaps with wind . The plane was "hovering" horizontally, then it stalled and went straight for the ground. I will have to fix the landing gear. I guess it's epoxy to the rescue!

The covering too, is extreme frustrating. It doesn't stick. Now I have to replace the covering for some parts. Does anyone have any idea how I can do this? I really have no desire to buy REAL covering. I thought of using some tape or something just to protect the wood from the exhaust oil.

The plane flies very nicely though, it's bloody sensitive, it's a 3D plane and should be. Nice. I can't tell you how much FUN this plane is to fly!!!