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Old 01-01-2002 | 10:08 AM
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Default Kangke Cap 232

We finally flew the Cap today:

KangeUSA SuperKraft 1.20size CAP 232 with OS 1.60fx
(got for my son; flew 14 flights; cool plane)

PROs:
1) Pretty covering scheme
2) Excellent parts fit.
3) Good quality.
4) Fairly light.
5) Great for 3D (with some modifications). The plane flies very light at 11 lbs. It does tight waterfalls and spins of all types. It harriers well and torque rolls very good for a Cap. Locked it in one TR from one end of the runway to the other (550') before almost not having enough power to pull it off the deck.
6) Great service.

Engine: I am very disappointed in my first OS 1.60fx. It does not seem to have any more power than a Saito 1.80. It does not provide enough power for 3D. We'll probably throw a ZDZ-40 on it. A Taurus 2.6 would be nice... but even the ZDZ-40 costs more than we wanted to spend.

CONs:
1) The covering is not of the quality of Ultracote or Monokote.
2) The wheel pants are plastic.
3) The rudder and ailerons are not double beveled.
4) The tail group does not use an airfoil.
5) The landing gear was not prep-ed for paint, so the paint flakes off.
6) The firewall is not extended enough... should leave 6--1/2" to the prop hub instead of 7-3/4".
7) The cowl is out of scale and the intake holes are too small.
8) Not a precision aircraft.
9) The elevators hit the fuse on high rates.
10) The manual leaves out alot of details. Fine if you don't use a manual anyway.
11) Price... the H9 Cap is $199 and comes with fiberglass wheel pants.

Despite the lengthy CONs list... we really like this plane.