Very informative thread! I've got to say, it's been interesting to read the posts from you hot-doggers but, what about us up and coming greenhorns?!!!! I did a search on the forum looking for threads about this plane because I'm looking at using it as a stepping stone in my progress as a more proficient flyer. I had already put together a wish list consisting of the Phoenix Super Decathlon and an OS .46 LA engine (2-stroke). I like my Saito 50 on my trainer and I've had a high-revver on my 20-size T-Craft. I thought of putting a Saito, like the 56 on this model but decided that I'd just go with the much lighter .46 2-stroke instead. Any help I can get in keeping it in the air is appreciated and losing wieght has GOT to help, no? I've flown my T-Craft a few times but it eventually became a lawn dart. Probably going to fix it but for just over 100 bucks, this plane looks like a great deal, and it's a little larger than the T-Craft (More stable?) I hear everyone looking for more than scale performance but I've got to wonder, would the lighter engine and scale performance be my friend under the current learning condition or is having the additional power to pull out of a problem a plus? Also, with swinging a larger prop and having more torque, is there more torque roll when you apply the power after a slow-pass? I don't see me knife edging or hanging it on the prop any time soon, but I'm open for down the road (if it stays aloft that long). Any input from those who have flown it?

Andy