Hi Rusty

Well said, I think that if one did not have the oppertunity of owning a kit from Oxai it is difficult to explain the quality of the product. I am now the proud owner of two Beryll's (both 2006 and 2007 versions). Most people seeing the planes at first believe they are composite models and not the traditional construction methods (balsa/foam). In the strive to get the plane as light as possible (4,8 kg) it stands to reason that it will be more prone to hanger rash etc. I friend of mine had a wing failure on a leading composite model a few weeks ago, so all planes and manufactures do have the odd problems. Oxai however are continually striving to upgrade the planes to keep up with the stresses of F3A flying. My first Beryll has over 500 flights and no signs of any problems other than the landing gear plate that took some beating as discussed in one of my previous posts. Also the leading edges of the stabs are taking a hamering because of the ground effect caused by the 22X12 props. Be sure to always fly on debri free landing strips. The kit is worth every cent. Attached find photo of new Beryll gas power fuselage

Regards
Burt