I have been flying the US60 for this being my third season. I learned how to fly and crash with this plane, a true floater. Here are some things I've done over the last versions....

Version 1
GMS .76 Engine, No Gyro, Recovered after a few flights due to "Rat Grass", Futaba 6X Radio, Tricycle Gear

Version 2
YS110 Engine, Not Recovered, No Gyro, Futaba 9C 2 Stsick, Tail Dragger

Version 3
YS 100 Engine, Recovered Nicely, Ruder Gyro and Auto Pilot, Modified 9C to Single Stick, Tail Dragger

There are purists that say gyros are not needed butthey dont hurt. I love flying but Crashing puts a damper on that , so I installed the gyros and autopilot to save me from gravity problems. The GMS .76 was awfull to tune, the YS was hard to learn to tune, but the help of Dave Shadel, we made it happen. The stock covering on the US60 is nicely done in the factory, but the attitude of the plane is hard to see when the sun is behind it. That is why I crashed last season, when I lost orientation I paniced and sent it into the ground but cross controlling it.

Here are some pics..