I'd recommend you get one! Here is a short report that was posted on the Senior Pattern Association list.

The Dalton Gang has put Intruder # 2 into the air! Mike Robinson's new Truder was ready and chomping at the bits to get into the air. Temps here were still cool and the wind was "Brisk" but not nearly as bad as it had been. Mike was laid back and showed absolutely no signs of nervousness. The plane taxied out to the downind end of the runway and Mike advances the throttle.

After a few passes, Mike had the bird settling in and starting to look smooth. A completely uneventfull 1st flight. Mike spent most of the flight making passes and trimming. Wind the quartering wind, it was hard to say what was airplane related and what was wind related. We all go through this right?

A bit of tweaking to control surface throws and a clevis adjustment or two and back into the air she went. Flight #2 resulted in much flatter looking passes, gracefull pulls into the vertical and Mike was already starting to show signs of having a blast with the plane.

Once back on the ground, a bit more tweaking to throws and a very very slight change to the stab incidence. Mike noted that he has a bit more "up elevator" trim than he thought he should have to have, so he zero'd the trim and cranked a smidge of negative into the stabs.

Flight #3 had the plane really starting to show it's stuff. the Stab change was spot on and the plane flew as if it was very happy. Verticals were looking pretty good and the plane started to have a nice "balanced" feel to the controls. Mike had a smile from ear to ear as he started running through a few of the maneuvers. The plane showed marked improvement in all areas of flight and after landing, Mike indicated that he thought he had a winner. We agreed with with him.

A much needed club meeting briefly interupted the flying, but as soon as the meeting was over, Mike was fueling the Truder for Flight #4.

The 4th and last flight of the day was a "fun flight" for Mike. The wind had pretty much subsided and the plane was tracking well. Mike kinda cut loose and had some fun with the plane. It was obvious to us that he had already fallen in love with the airplane. Understandable!

I don't know how Mike's life could get any better! His 1st grandson (Micah) was born over the weekend. Mike was on cloud nine over Micah's arrival and is already looking forward to spending time with his grandson, and hoping that he will be able to share his love for flying with him for years and years. Top that off with a wonderfull 1st flying session with the new Intruder and he's just beside himself!!!