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Old 09-25-2009 | 02:59 PM
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Default RE: Next model after the Big Stik

Actually I own the Giant U-Can-Do.


Wonderful plane - BUT -!!!!

U-Can-Do's are purposely built light... very very light, to make them wonderful 3D planes.

When I first attempted to put the wings on the tube, merely trying to slide the wings on, crushed the wing tips!

The gear also rips out easily.

It is a great flying plane, and wonderful for 3D, but bear in mind how light it really is.

I'm not saying it is a bad choice, however if you opt for one re-inforce the gear area, put on plastic wing tip guards to protect the undersides of the wings, and treat the plane as if it is made from eggshells.

Do not attempt to fly the plane fast. It flies ( as someone here put it ) like a ballerina.

Prop it for low pitch and high thrust... say a 13x4W-14x4W APC prop.

I find them somewhat easy to repair if you've done Balsa/Ply ARF repairs.