Mods update:[8D] ( health warning - none of this is new stuff)

OK! armed with my new ARS Tx, one of the few in the UK to say Air Hogs on the front and Spinmaster on the back (ours say Silverlit both sides), I set off tonight into the depths of the back field in perfect evening flying conditions, bright sun and a VERY light breeze.

1st flight - stock X-Twin bipe, Channel C, tiny button of BluTak on the nose and paper elevator giving slight up - result, excellent flight & climbing characteristics with slight, acceptable porpoising. Some tendency to spiral in if turns held too long. The no-throttle steering mod gives directional control during the steepish glide.

2nd flight - As above, wing struts removed - result, improved flying characteristics all round, little if any trim change, noticeably better climb rate and seemingly flatter glide.

3rd flight - As above, lower wings removed (plus a little bit of fuselage [:@]) - result, greatly improved flying characteristics all round, little if any trim change, big increase in climb rate, flatter glide, probable speed increase for a given throttle setting (hard to tell), no-throttle steering mod gives ability to almost maintain height with throttle off by turning during glide. Will climb on LOWEST throttle setting.

Conclusion - THE MONO MOD ROCKS!