markind

Well this may be an old dead thread BUT I just finished up an ARF kit for this bird and am ready for the Maiden. I got it nearly finished, off the consignment table at my LHS. It looked to be an excellent bird, and great price!

I spent hours on the landing gear, and finally got them in there pretty good, with reinforced bulkhead behind, extra 6-32 bolts for solidity, double fiberglass reinforced landing struts, bigger wheels, and pretty wheel pants (long and sleek from Hyperion). Should be able to handle some mild pancakes.

She came with a nice AXI motor and e-Flite 40A ESC and takes the same packs as my TREX, so I am all set for power and flight time. Will definitely give unlimited vertical - my first plane so capable.

I know she's not the greatest, and I expect poor performance at low speeds, with tip stalls possible on landing approaches that are too slow. I should be able to handle that, and still enjoy learning some of my first 3d with her.

VARMS

could i stick in a power 10 or a power 15 and this will sure shove some curry up it's A%&* and turn it into a pattern plane.