I've seen just about every AA plane on the market now, the Synergy is a good design, however it is becoming the norm to 'modify' your own at the moment.... the Synergy 140, the Evolis, etc etc... After all the Majestic is a modified Caprise. Thanks for your input, there are some 30 flyers registred in the UK now, from Top Pattern to Show or Exhibition. The link with Europe is more for us....they are very organised already with teams forming around many many enthusiats. if you look you will see most of the worlds top 10 are flying AA. Have a look at the WEB site. We will get a greater indication of the new designs after the Japanese Air Pagaent, which averages 100,000 spectators and is an awesome competition for models. It is the AA event of the year. CPLR will be up against Quiqui, Hyde and all the old crowd to reagain his crown?