We maidened the SPAD trainer yesterday after our winter fun fly. It flew just like a trainer. I need to make some adjustments to the control throws, since she is using a non-computer radio, but other than that, it flew very smoothly.

I was a little worried that the ST40 would not be enough engine, but that is not a problem. I was using the recommended break-in prop, 10x5, and it was climbing at 1/4 throttle. On the first landing pass, I had the idle set about 1-2 clicks high, and it floated right past me like it didn't want to come down. I lowered the idle on the second pass and it settled right down.

Unfortunately, we didn't get a video of this flight, but we'll get one next time.