Finally after several setbacks my Kadet Senior flew her maden flight today with my instructor on the sticks.
She flew beautifully with no bad habits at all.
I was a bit worried that the Pro .46 engine with an 11-7 prop might not be enough as my build came in a pound and a half over recommended weight (7lbs6oz.)(I modified the kit by adding ailerons and fully sheeting the center wing section) . Not a problem, plenty of power with room to spare.
The crash? Well after getting airborn it was noticed that the nosewheel was non responsive. (turned out the cheap plastic clevis I used at the servo popped loose. I have since installed a heavy duty clevis) Thankfully, in the hands of an experienced pilot and the floating tendency of the Kadet , she floated in very slowly and with the throttle cut she only tipped up on one wing with no damge at all, not even a scratch.
I am stoked. To think that box of balsa sticks that I cut and glued together acually flys, and flys nicely to boot.
Words of caution for any first timers.(learn from my mistakes)
1. make sure all your radio components are fully compatible.
2. make sure all your mechanical connections are tight and don't use cheap clevises.
3. make 2 pre filght check list, 1 for at the field and 1 for at home so you don't forget to bring everything (I forgot my transmitter on my first trip)
4. there is an awefull lot invovled in setting up an airplane correctly and getting it to fly. Get an instructor to help.
Best of luck to everyone.