I first saw this on Ebay. The seller sold a few models, each one got cheaper.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...tem=1758299007

It appears to be made by JR, but I didn't know they made planes.
http://www.jrpropo.co.jp/english/its_new-kit.html

I'm trying to get into pattern. I had a Zen .50 that was a great flyer, but I lost it in a mid-air last weekend before I had the chance to perfect my skills in preparation for a full 2M bird.

I would rather not replace the Zen because it was small. But even if I could afford a Hydout or a Focus I wouldn't do it justice.

This seams like it would be a good replacement price wise and size wise, but I know nothing bout the plane.

I don't want plastic cowls or wheel pants -fiberglass only. The rudder better be pull-pull. I don't know what hardware is included.

Nowhere can I get a descent description. I am waiting for an email from the vendor, but something tells me I won't have all my questions answered.


Any feedback on this plane? It looks nice doesn't it?

The plane looks nice. The designer has competed in the TOC in the past. There are a lot of choices in this size plane. Look through this forum for additional information. Check your PM list for additional information.
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singsong33
I have one of these planes in the shop. It is as good looking as the show picture not the box picture. I plan on assembling it this winter and getting into pattern flying next season.

It has fiberglass chin cowl and pants, clear canopy, aluminum hinges on all surfaces, pull pull for the rudder and rather light weight push rods for the others.( I will replace these with carbon fiber on the ailerons, a Dave Brown fiberglass on the elevators and Sullivan clevises all around) The horns are a screw or peg type attached with three screws. (I haven't actually taken them out of the package to look at them) There is a anti-vibration engine mount included, not sure of the make but it is made up of several parts.

The plane seems to be very well made. The fit and finish from what I have seen is excellent. The instruction manual leaves a lot to be desired (poor ameraneze) but if you have built a few it should't be a problem.

I took it to the field when the pattern guys were practicing. The commented on how well it was built and said it should do well. A couple asked for info to try to get there own.

Hope this sheds some light
DEG

Thanks for the info illfly

I'm glad to hear it looks like the one at the show and not the box picture.

I might very likely go with this plane or I might go ahead and move to a 2M plane.