ORIGINAL: Ed Cregger
Now, if someone would reintroduce the F-20 without the fake air intakes, or, if the fuselage space is needed, fair in the intakes. That would eliminate a lot of drag.
I would rather they provide the retract pockets and let me install the landing gear of my choice - such as Robart's.
Shortening the nose a good bit would be a great idea. Less tailweight would be needed. Lower the canopy a good deal - still less drag.
I looked at the Pheonix F-20, but I'm unsure about the quality. I'd also like a plane with retracts.
I have a NIB Patriot XL kit here, but the cost of the pneumatic retracts is keeping me from building it. The TH .75 isn't enough engine for it anyway. Not for REAL speed.
A 40-50 size ARF with mechanical retracts would be just right for my first go-fast plane. I could slap this TH .75 in it and have some fun.