In the next few days all the important components for the new 50cc Sukhoi will be arriving at my door so I thought folks might want to see a build and flight performance thread to go along with this new kit. In talking with Tom we agreed that this plane will be done pretty much "box stock" using the in house 3mm 53cc engine and house muffler, the optional hardware kit, (5) Hitec 5955 servos and (1) 8611 servo since I came up short one 5955, SWB servo arms, probably 1-1/4" in length, One Fromeco 5,600mAh flight battery and regulator, one Fromeco 2,300 mAh ignition battery and regulator, and only one possible change in hardware by using a RCBlimpro titanium unit since I already have one. Everything used will be noted, along with any tips or difficulties that are discovered as it moves along.

I don't have a programmer so all you Hitec diehards please forgive me for using a Matchbox to link up the elevator servos.

The engine and servos should be arriving today with the plane next Monday if UPS gets their delivery days to match the shipping notification dates. I'll be out looking to see where I left my camera in anticipation of the new arrival and will be posting pictures and notes as the build proceeds. Then the fun part, The flight side! I love 3D and don't have time for IMAC so the flight report will focus on the 3D side of the envelope. Bear with me and permit a little time to get used to the plane before it gets down and dirty.

So stand by, it's comin' soon...