Hi Guys,

Here is my report. Enjoy.

1) Their driver came to pick me up. I did not realize how bad the labor shortage is now in China. It's a young company, so is their driver (5-1/2 years old). Just kidding. It's taxi cab driver's son behind the wheel.

2) Pictures of me (the one with gray shirt) and their managers. (I look younger in the RCJI magazine review, latest issue) They mean business and are really serious about how to maintain their quality and service.

3) Their F16 - painted outside the mold, water transfer decals, detailed tiger stripes, etc. - very well done. Hydraulic L/G struts, inflatable tires, etc. That tiger meet F16 on the table was booked by a Japanese customer. He called the factory while I was there just to make sure I don't sidestep his order.

Like - The paint quality is incredible, the completeness of the hardware is first class -gear doors, gear door cylinders, air valves, brake valves, everything is included. The quality of parts is superb. The price - The lowest in town during this promotional period - no complaint on that.

Don't like - The elevator control housings are made of wood. I prefer JL F16's aluminum frame and control mechanism.

They are new and eager to earn our business. The owner is also a jet flier and knows what he is doing. He offered me a demo flight, but I had to skip that for me being a mode 2 radio guy and can't figure out why mode 1 was invented in the first place. (Can someone tell me why we Americans use mode 2 and the rest of the world use mode 1?)

After a few hours of conversation with them in Chinese and some English, I don't think they were related to Skymaster nor Fei Bao. If there is a demand for quality product at great price, there is going to be a supplier for that.

Sorry for this rush report. I will fill in more after I am rested. It's stressful to be driven by a five year old boy in China.

Zivo - The tiger meet F15 is for an Israeli customer. If it's not yours, then I am taking it. I am a big fan of F15s. Need that for my Xmas.

Mike