Hi guys,

We maidened our Lightning yesterday and it was great. It flew really nicely with only pitch trim required (up - not too much, but enough!) - no other adjustments, which was impressive as regards the build quality of the kit.

We decided to keep the gear down throughout the first flight in case it caused a jam. A bad decision in retrospect as one of the main gear doors blew off, despite us keeping the speed down throughout (level circuits at 1/3 power). Apart from that it was great, very easy to land and it flew very sweetly.

Anyone in the UK got a spare main gear door by any chance? Ours is the red white and blue colour scheme but we'd take any available and repaint it!

cheers
Piers