Jeff,
That PA Katana is one fine piece[8D] I have checked into that one as well a few times and might have to pull the trigger if I stuff the 40" Edge540 that I have. I might just do it anyway cause I'm not thrilled with the way the Edge flies. Dan is one heck of a 3D pilot and I've watched his videos for years now. He makes those maneuvers look easy

Vic,
What is it about trees and warbirds? There's got to be some kind of magnet in there. I'm glad it came out with minor damage. Sounds good with the EXI, too. Funny..... same exact helicopter, same set-up, flies completely different! That why I hated stuffing one and rebuilding. I could never get it the same[:@]

JPEE,
I hope you didn't open a can of worms! I've always tried to get permission but if no one bothers me I go by the "Easier to beg for forgiveness." I was President of our local club a few years back as we lost our club field due to noise. Small town politics got us out. In our search for a new field we tried to get into a state park. The ranger that ran the park was more than happy to have us but he said it wasn't his decision. I went to several meetings and multiple phone calls and ended up on the phone with one of four head people from the Department of Natural Resources. He was not even kind when he told me that model aircraft were no longer welcome in state parks and established flying clubs in state parks around the state were likely to be kicked out. It all came down to a four people who could say yeah or ney. In small town politics it doesn't have to be a majority vote.... just takes one to say no.

Blessings,

Jay