It still amazes me the things people say, when they have absolutely no idea what the spit they're talking about. I am the only person in USA who has flown this plane and made a landing with it. So unless you were at Desert Jet Storm the day before the event and saw me land this plane you're talking out of your ****. I have photos and video of the flight, the landing, and the results.

First the landing was not hard, the gear did not rip out, the front plate simply pulled out because there was no glue in the joint when it was ASSEMBLED at the factory. The photo below shows the instant of touchdown and the right gear is clearly leaning backwards because gear plate has pulled out. The next photos show the front gear plate out of its slot and the absence of any glue within the joint to hold it.The last photo shows the poor quality of the plywood used, the plys simply peeled apart and showed the absence of any glue holding them together.

If you look closely at the first photo you will notice the left gear is not even compressed yet, yet the right plate has pulled out. So much for the hard landing!


Raf, in answer to your questions, I am very impressed with the quality of the landing gear, wheels and brakes and the kit overall. This kit is preproduction and the landing gear mounts are insufficient to withstand the weight and landing speeds of this aircraft. It is my understanding that Anton has made changes to the production model in this area but as I have not actually seen the new installation I cannot comment.

Alan, were you in Phoenix on Thursday Feb 8th to see me fly this plane?

David S