I am starting to get more comfortable flying. I started with the Hobby Zone planes and flew the wings off 'em (a few times, literally ), and then bought a Mountain Models Magpie, which was the best purchase I've made in a long time.

Since I was pretty comfortable with the magpie at this point, I figured I'd try something different, so I bought a DeHavilland Beaver from GWS. It's a neat little foam plane and was a fun project to build. Having gotten comfortable with my four-channel Magpie, the three-channel Beaver is an absolute breeze to fly. Hand launches are easy, and landings are a breeze. I pitched the GWS "wire wheels" and replaced them with 2" Great Planes ultra light wheels. They look way better, and the little Beaver will ROG like a champ!

I ran three batteries totally out, charged 'em up and ran 'em out again, twice. Nine full-length flights, and the plane came home in the same condition it was in when it left. I'm happy.

I also picked up a set of floats with it, so when I take the Aqua Jet out to the lake, the Beaver can come along too!








Ray out