the jets have a wider turning radius because of their delta wing design coupled with the thrust differential steering. you could take out some of the dihedral in the wings and it would probably turn quicker, but it would also be easier for it to spiral in. as for the motors, i havent seen them yet, but if they're just a bit bigger than the AAs, they're probably 7mm motors, like those in the Super Slick cars sold at Toys R Us. those motors are great, btw, i wonder what the ohm rating is on the ones in the jets...

anyway, i flew this little thing today, a B2 Bomber, made by the company ITC (they make the BladeRunner heli). it was just a FF plane, but i gutted it and slapped in the AA guts. getting the CG was tricky, as was launching it, since i had to toss it from the wing tip (there's nothing to grab under the plane). 16.9 grams with everything installed, and it would climb like mad if i give it full throttle. fun little plane. i got one for 10 bucks at K-mart on sale (i knew that store was good for something). i dont have any pics with the AA electronics installed, but the motors are mounted in front, as is the RX, and the lipo sits quite a ways towards the back.

nick