Contrary to some statements above, this is a super flying plane and one of my 2 or 3 favorites to fly everyday. And yes, it is a blast to fly in the wind!

However, I do totally agree that the covering is a weak point. It has poor adhesion, and once lifted, does not stay down when you try to re-iron it.

CG
If people would simply put the CG at 4" where it belongs, they would see a world of difference. The CG in the manual is completely way off target. Global really needs to fix this!

With an XLS-46 Magnum turning a 12x4 APC (not the 12.25x3.75) my M.E. will easily hover, torque roll, pull out vertically, and do repetitive vertical snaps, not to mention very easy waterfalls.