I'm still flying my Extra Special. I really haven't had a big problem with the gear area. I've bent them pretty good a few times, but just bend them back. I guess I should stop landing on Barns.

I never thought the plane was a great Hoverer, the Something Extra hovered much easier for me, but the flat spins are awesome. I have the O.S. .46fx on mine also, and if you get the nose up a little in the Flat spin, it will level off, and start to climb.

The rudder is extremely effective, and knife edge loops are no problem if you mix out the coupling.

I would suggest mounting the OS as far back on the motor mount as you can. I think I have about 4 oz of lead glued to my tail, my CG is way back.

The plane tumbles pretty good also. Lots of fun for a bargain plane, I think a few of us got them for about $30 when they were discontinuing the kit.

Stick with the APC 11 1/2" x 4 you will like the prop on the Fun-51.