Ken, I knew you weren't saying I'm not a good pilot. Maybe I have a habit of underestimating myself. I must admit, I was a bit shaky with mine last Saturday before one of the local jet jocks checked it out. We had to point it into the wind because it wouldn't turn on its own. It is a really nice flying plane, but mine had that tendancy to windmill. So, we pointed it directly into the wind and it flew OK. Landing for me was difficult, but he did help coach me in (nose down, steady... a little more throttle, OK, now hold... Keep the nose down... just a LITTLE up elevator now... Very nice, good job!). A little hard on the mains, but otherwise unscathed. The next day was calm, and it handled GREAT. It took some getting used to, but my experience with other planes and the help from others at the club really paid off for me.

I would agree: everybody should try at least ONE Slow Poke eventually. It's a lot of fun to fly, and the spectators enjoy watching it. It'll do 10 foot loops easily. It'll turn on a dime and give back change. Upside down, it doesn't require much elevator. The thing can just about swim like a fish. It looks just about like a wild turkey in flight!

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