I've flown my H9 US40 all season. I'm usually not that active of an RC pilot but I've got something around 50 flights on mine over the past 8 or 9 weeks. In short, I'm luvin' this airplane. It is my 2nd model after my LT-40 trainer.

I was somewhat leary of flying an airplane without the inherent stability of a trainer but, after a nervous first few flights (and a small bit of trimming) it grooves very nicely. As others have said, it is a great wind airplane and I'm gaining a LOT of confidence in a hurry by not waiting for those calm conditions. My fellow club members have commented they've seen the improvement of my flying.

I fly mine with the 4 servo wing configuration and power it with the Saito .62 four-stroke. APC 12-7 prop. Stock fuel tank and LG. A JR X9303 2.4Ghz radio does the guidance.

Mine is apparently one of the earlier runs with the non-counterbalanced rudder. I have the white/yellow/blue version. Only real problem is the covering seams are starting to lift.

The Ultra Stick isn't a perfect airplane but it's one of the best sport utility models (SUM?) ever produced. And I luv that whistle they make when cruising at high speed on the downlines. Sounds like a turbo whine and very noticeable with the quieter four-stroke.

Hope you enjoy yours as much as I'm enjoying mine.