Ok, I felt the need to ask this question as a result of reading the FEJ 15 mishap thread which was recently posted, Particularly after reading a response from Jascat.

I have heard from some that Chinese jets require inspection and modification right out of the box, While others don't seem to think so. Apparently some stock Chinese jets fly hundreds of flights with no mods, While others fail after only a handful of rides. Im considering flight no. 3 on my FEJ rafale this coming weekend, This type of thing disturbs me but so does leaving it in the shop and taking my F-16 instead because my FEJ may fall apart in the air..

I know Im risking getting flamed here but Im going to take that chance. I have only heard of these types of catastrophic failures occuring with Fly Eagle Jets. I think once I read of a wing failure on a SM MB339, I could be mistaken.

I will try to summarize my uncertainties to a few questions. Should all Chinese jets be subject to a scrutinous eye right out of the box? Or just certain Manufacturers? When one mentions the issues inherent to Chinese models are they speaking of a particular brand? Why does FEJ keep coming up in threads like these? Why not Fei Bao, GJC, SkyMaster? Why?

I just finished my latest jet, Naturally, Im looking for my next winter project. Seeing that I can't realistically afford to fly BVM or equivilant, I am predominantly a customer of the Chinese companies and find this question equitable..

Thanks, Pete