EEK! The sky is falling again? Sorry, guys, that some of you got a bad one. Truly, that's sad and Horizon has a problem whether they admit it or not.

But if I ever put a plane together and the firewall fell out the first time I started the engine, I'd go back to assembly school.

There are plenty of Arestis out there flying very nicely with no issues. Can anyone name an ARF or a kit-built which hasn't had some bad examples? Take care when you put a plane together and check it out before you fly.

Remember, Horizon's Chinese sweat shop put the parts together; Horizon probably spot-checks some; you assemble it and fly it; but it's safe operation is your responsibility.

(asbestos suit on - let the flames begin...)