All good SB. Maybe there ought to be a sticky at the top of the ARF section explaining all the stuff you just mentioned and then some. A good build tip thread is needed by the sounds of it. I know exactly what you mean by what the instructions don't tell you. Why don't we get a good "get your ARF ready" thread and you more experienced guys can put some of that earned knowledge to good use? I am sure every new guy out there that goes the ARF route would benefit from it. Let's face it, 4 kids and 2 parents working to make ends meet does not allow for many builders this day in age. At least not many that actually get to finish and fly their creations. Time is so dang costly now a day it makes me ill. Kids crying....gotta go.

Kevin