Just thought I would add my 2cents. Mine is now over 8 years old and has 100's of flights. I put a dubro captive ball link on the elevator, used a locking nut and locktight. The first engine was a OS 61 but later changed it to a OS 90 fourstroke which is much better IMO. I don't often use the flaps now and I tend to land fast which is my preference. When I first started flying it I had trouble getting the glide slope and sink rate dialed in but just keep practicing. This plane can really take a beating and is easy to repair, the wing is very strong and has survived a few fus breaks. Having built all the TF warbird kits at least once (except the Corsair) this is the real workhorse. I fly it in wind I wouldnt dare take my other Warbirds up in. I have the Hollywood Zero version waiting to be built and take the AT6 engine/radio/etc but the plane just keeps on going and wont die. Once you are through the build and get comfortable with the flight envelope you may just find that it's the best plane you have, I sure did. As a bonus you wont see many on the flight line!! You may want to get an extra kit while they are still around E-Bay and RCU. Long live the TF AT6!!!
KirkRC