Ron ... I got a TT46 on mine and my friend an OS46AX. His is new and so is mine, he had problems today, poor guy.

I maiden the TT Spirit today and its AMAZING!

Manufacturing

The plane is very well manufactured, covering is very good and so are the laser cut parts. The manner in which the plane is designed is also for aesthetic value. All hardware is most acceptable, the horns are thick and has a ball for the clevises to attach to. Cowling is very well made and is beautifully painted.

Construction

The plane comes with detailed instructions. All instructions were clear and the plane fitted wonderfully well. Only thing is that you have to be very careful when assembling the plane, its is very fragile.

Only thing I was not happy about the plane is the bell crank, its not too smooth, its a shaft in a tube, you need to get the lenght adjusted right. Also, the horns need to be aligned properly as the shaft does not have an indent to keep both bell crank horns are aligned.

Do not use the CA hinges supplied, it feels very 'plasticky' as if they stinged on the fibre. My pal's elevator came off just before flight when the knocked it. Lucky it happened.

When applying the decals its best to use some soapy water ... this will make it very much easier to apply.

Flying

The plane lifts off with ease (remember to bend the tail wheel so that the nose has a higher angle). I did not need to trim the plane much at all. The CG was set at the recommended point and it was fine. Landings are a breeze ... but do bear in mind the plane bleeds off speed pretty quick. It will float in gently.

The rolls are very very axial and loops can be slow and big. I tried to do some KE but as its a 'see through' plane I had problems keeping it level, will try more of it tomorrow. I only had orientation problems in KE.

This plane flies very well with a lot of throw, it actually is nicer with a lot of throw. Inverted flight with this plane is with just with a bit of DOWN elevator and I prefer it this way so I did not move the GC any farther back.

I am not a 3D flyer and I tried some on this plane. Pulling this plane into a prop hang is an ease ... it will hang for you! Dial in a lot of rudder throw as it needs a lot of rudder, this might be due to the longer moment. With the TT46 and the APC 3D prop she will hover at about 65% throttle and pull out of it but at almost 90% throttle. Again ... I am not a 3D person so maybe my throttle management is not all that good.

I tried inverted harrier on this plane, its easy and the wing does not rock much at all. I was flying her at a 45 degree angle slowly. It would almost hover in mid-air in that orientation.

Tomorrow I shall try more 3D manuevers.

Conclusion

This is a brilliant plane ... I am most amazed at the way it handles. I have flown quite a few planes this year and this one rates Top 3 for me. This is much better than the Magic, Magic Extra or the Funstar. This plane is a keeper.