Got a chance to finally fly mine today. WOW, great flying plane. Very predictable and smooth. Ground handling was very good and it took off very nice and clean. The only thing I would have to say is that if you have set up the throws as recommended in the manual, you may want to consider bumping up the elevator just a little. The first time I came in for landing I almost ran out of elevator. I kept a little speed under it just to be safe and it was a good thing I did. On the next flight I bumped the throws up just a bit and it came in with a lot less speed and settled in very nice.

If anyone is considering moving up to the bigger version of the Sundowner sometime in the near future, be advised that these two planes don't necessarily fly the same. The bigger version has a high wing loading and flies a little bit different, although it flies very well also.

The 50 size is a great airplane and I am very happy with it. I set the high rates a little higher as well and tried as hard as I could to get it to snap, it never did. Once the engine breaks in and I can get the RPM's and speed up it should be even more fun.

We are thinking of starting a racing class in this area using the Sundowner as a mid range class between what we are calling a "Sport", (entry level), class and a Sport Q-500 class. If all goes well it should be a real hoot.

T.