Interesting comments...

I just purchased an OMP Fusion 90 size for comparison and to see if I was really missing out on a spectacular plane (profile)

Simple: I had a much harder time putting this thing together than my UCD. I had to cut the complete fuse into to open it up to make a passageway for the 3 servo wires in the tail. I also found it difficult to find a way to install the receiver and battery. I got it done and it works but was much harder than the UCD. Also, I mounted the tank on the CG on my UCD. This is impossible with the Fusion. Simple with the UCD. Covering was very low quality compared to the UCD

Rugged: So far I think you are right. I believe the Fusion will be "tougher" than the UCD.

Light: Fusion = 7lbs 7 ozs with YS 110. UCD 7lbs 12ozs with YS 110. Not much difference really. I certainly can't tell any difference while flying.

Strong: The fuse flexs a lot on my Fusion but other than that I feel it is more strong than the UCD.

Cheap: Fusion = $279.00 plus shipping. UCD = $155.00 (with Tower discounts) and shipping is free. They don't seem that cheap to me

Flying: UCD is easier to fly for beginner. UCD is better at hovering (it may be the best in class here) Waterfalls are easier and tighter with the UCD. Flat spins/Blenders are quite a bit better with the UCD. (I can do a rising inverted flat spin with the UCD) Rolling circles are easier and have less tail waggle with the UCD. The Fusion is better at Knife Edge, Harriers and Rolling Harriers. The Fusion will do all of the 3D stuff, no question about it, and I like the way it flys. I'll be flying it more to get an extended evaluation. But in my book...my first profile isn't CLEARLY better than my non profile planes. I'm comparing it to the UCD which I think is it's closest rival...not my Velox which out flys it in every area. Every area. No question about it.

The bottom line...The Fusion is about the same as the UCD but is a little more sturdy, but is also more expensive and I don't think it's as fun to fly.

I'm still waiting as to why the profiles are considered by many to be "So much better" than the full bodied airplanes. I just don't see it.

Thanks
Barry