I am flying mine on a 36 pound thrust Rhino, and the performance is excellent. All who have seen the plane fly agree. I can do verticals and loops just as big as I please.

My plane came in at 37 pounds with 2 pounds of Duralites and 14 oz of additional cockpit weight. Engine weighs in at 3.5 and I have 12 oz of lead in the nose. I think you could probably bring this plane in at 33 or 34 pounds depending on battery and engine weight if you work at it.

I like the Behotec gear and would recommend you stick with the package CARF provides. Even if you don't fly off grass, the plane needs long legs to provide some tail clearance on landing and the stock gear do a good job. The trailing link nose wheel is very easy on handling, and the brakes work well.

If you use the settings provided in the manual, the plane will be sensitive to the stick. You might consider starting with these settings on high rate, and then dial a couple of reduced throws on the dual rate switches until so you can bracket the right level for your flying style.

Every time I fly this plane, I like it more. For those of you that have purchased it, I don't think you will be disappointed.