RE: Super Skybolt ARF
I received a Super Skybolt from Tower the end of last week and it's almost completed. I've never been a Great Planes fan, especially ARF's, but they got this one right. At $299 it should be nice quality, and it is. Many innovations, including the way the cabanes are anchored, interplanes "thumbscrews", tailwheel brackets, a large fuel tank, and others. Most important, everything goes together like it should, the fit of parts is exceptional. The covering job is also outstanding, and the color scheme is copied from a full-scale Super Skybolt (white, red, blue, and gold). I haven't weighed the finished product yet because I'm waiting for a couple of items that I've ordered, but I don't think it will be over 8 1/2 lbs. That includes a Saito 1.00 and Slimline Pitts-style muffler. Only negative so far: an aluminum spinner is included, but it's 5/16 O.S. thread, of course. Can't be readily adapted to Saito, so a bit of a waste. I can't wait to put it in the air. I'll give you an update after the maiden flight.