Jim,
Thanks for your heads up on the landing gear block. I will think about reinforcing it with ply before I resume flying in the Spring.
Sorry you don't like my weight. The plane doesn't seem to mind, though.
The plane is lightly loaded and ludicrously overpowered with the YS91.
BTW, that weight figure includes
- an ounce or 2 of covering on the wing and tail to improve visibility.
- larger H9 lightweight wheels. Makes my life easier at the rough grass field I fly at.
- YS91
The YS91 is certainly heavier than the Saito 100. You pays your money and takes your choice. Both were in the glass case at Venture Hobbies when I bought the 91FZ. For me it was an easy choice for my 3rd YS. I've found that I prefer the nature of the throttle response in my 63FZ, 91FZ, and 120SF, to that of the many good Saito's I've owned. Saito's are fine. I've had 4 until recently as I've sold off 2. It's just personal preference.