The U-Can-Do is among the least likely planes to stall, due to the light weight, big wing, long cord, and thick airfoil. Plus the huge control surfaces. One of our club members allowed me to test his, and I found it to be one of the easiest planes I have ever flown. I was also privileged to try out a Seagull Harrier, which has very similar flight dynamics. Again, it's an extremely easy plane to fly. I also flew a Hangar-9 Twist, and there's nothing to it.

All this has convinced me that transitioning from a trainer to a tuned-down 3D plane is indeed feasible. The U-Can-Do will fly very much like the Alpha 40, and it will even take off and land slower. However, it will NOT level its self in flight. It will also fly just as well inverted and sideways as it does right-side up. And those are honestly the only differences I can see. You will have to get to where you can correct manually, without the "help" of your Alpha's self-righting traits. And when you think you're ready to go a huckin', you can move your CG back a little and bump the rates. One other thing before I finish: The U-Can-Do is designed for slower speeds. So racing it will very likely result in flutter, and another airframe if you're not a builder. Have fun!

NorfolkSouthern