ORIGINAL: MTK
When they first released it, I remember commenting about what an unfortunate name choice they made. In retrospect, you gotta smile at how apt the name is; but it's no laughing matter to the many who have had theirs break in flight
Nevertheless, when built correctly, it's a fine flyer. I believe the one I built is still flying. Brian you out there?
One thing I discovered on Brian's broken impact was this: the rear of the fuse, just in front of the stab LE, had buckled (compression buckle) but only on one side. The other side was not affected. Once I took it apart, it was obvious that the fuse side thickenesses were not the same. I suspect their supply of urethane foam material is suffering from low QC. Couple that with hand lay-up of 2 oz glass cloth and the variables could easily stack up against you too often.
Other than that, it's a great product.
MattK
ORIGINAL: AAM
So let me get this straight.
Comp ARF released a plane called Rev Pro that was really the Cocaine in Europe. It was blowing up left and right all over the country. SO they released a new model called Impact based on the same design and made some mods to it.
But this time instead of doing the work themselves they made it a kit where the pilot/builder is now at fault for the grenade action.
Seems to me they named it correctly.
BIG SMILE
I suppose that you get what you pay for. I don't like the fact that European kits are so expensive but the reality of it is that if built properly the average guy can have them stay together eh?
I'm here Matt, I lost the second Impact the end of last season, it failed right in front of the crutch I installed!! Hope you and your family are doing well and I know your enjoying the warm weather, LOL. Been flying the Majestic.