Gunny the bird looks great. Contrats to completion and successful flying. I made flights 37 and 38 last month on mine at Mobile Ala. Lost #4 engine twice. Sent the saito .30 back to horizon under warranty. Their response was the fit between the crank and front bearing was loose and it was drawing too much air leaning out in flight. They rebuilt the bottom end and returned. It is on the bench waiting for installation. This was the first flight on the Herk since I recovered it from our flooded house after Katrina. Finally finished the house,, the herk was in the attic and missed the water.


How did the 2+ degrees of incident work out.. Also noted you used 2 strokes larger tanks? I recommend you mix about 1" of rudder throw to full aileron. This really helps out in a engine out condition. I have made 5 engine out landings todate of 38. Most due to fuel tank leakage resulting in low fuel.

I also saw the ARF,, but just not as cool as our custom built birds. I kept the flaps simple using ca hinges for flaps.

Well Done Gunny. Jim