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Old 12-01-2005 | 09:34 AM
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Default Just got the Phoenix Super Decathlon

After some good recommendations from a few on this forum, I decided to order the Phoenix Models Super Decathlon to replace a Lanier Citabria that I augered in a few weeks ago. It came yesterday and I'm very impressed so far. The covering had a few wrinkles, nothing a quick blast from the heat gun won't take care of though. The covering job is better than any I've every done myself, so I'm happy.

The hardware included is very comprehensive. Even includes foam for the fuel tank! The supplied clevises and horns are molded nylon, which I'll most likely replace with Sullivan stuff. Also, I prefer pull-pull systems to pushrods, so those will probably get swapped on the elevator and rudder as well.

Since I haven't been able to find any reviews online, I thought I would document mine as I assemble it and post here. I've included a couple of pics of the kit right out of the box.

-Greg
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