ORIGINAL: kryptonite
Wow - the Calmato looked like an identical twin of the Tiger. Very nice. How do they compare in flight? I already have a low wing sports plane, the Hangar 9 Pulse XT. The Pulse XT is a relaxingly stable and floaty plane - a bit too tame for me, but is a great 2nd plane for most. Like the Kyosho, the H9 ARF is a simple bolt on design with things like hinges and control horns already done for you.
About the only difference between the two was the Tiger slowed a bit more on up-lines. Which made sense, because it was over a half pound heavier. Both airplanes were tame with the mfg's CG and throws. I didn't settle for either the suggested CGs or the throws.
Actually, they both started life with a 46AX. And both didn't have enough throws to snap, and both barely held knife edge. CGs were moved, throws were increased. And they both got 55AXs. They're not tame for sure, but still are very dependable on approach. No worries. Do anything you want. Don't bite.
MFG's throws are simply starting places for experienced flyers. Newbies often think they're magic and airplanes get treacherous if the mfg's throws are ignored. Not even close to true.
After you get the suckers through the maiden outing, it's time to sort 'em out. Ask 'em what they like and they'll tell ya'. You don't talk to your models?
Move the CG first thing. And increase the throw on any surface that won't cut whatever you want to cut.
I betcha' that Pulse has more in it than you're getting. Any airplane you think is too tame needs to be tested. Still flying the suggested CG? Will it snap quickly enough at the top of a loop to not affect the size of the loop?