After one year of hard 3D, and considering the negative rap that some models get, I just want to express my satisfaction with THIS ARF.

1. The model is wayyyyyy easy to fly. Even with the C.G. purposely moved far aft this airplane is FORGIVING. You can pull the stick back all the way and it will "harrier" all day!

2. The model is AGILE. It will do ALL 3D maneuvers published. It will tumble and do knife edge spins nonstop.

3. The model is BEAUTIFUL and EASY TO SEE in the air. I love that dark yellow ultracote.

3. So far, the only harware I've replaced are the spinner and the wheels (they all sucked)

4. I've flowned it at max speed (Moki 1.35 - max throttle) while doing a long sequence of rapid axial rolls or a kinife edge pass and so far I haven't seen any flutter damage other than a stripped rudder servo (I then switched from a 90 in/oz to a 140 in/oz rudder servo)

5. Not once, but twice the wing received significant abuse after a fellow modeler accidentally dropped a heavy object on it (my "friend" had left a heavy portable wooden table leaning against a tent post at the mercy of the wind, and wham!). The main structural elements of the wing were intact. Only some planking had to be CA'ed.

6. During the process of getting that Moki 1.35 adjusted properly the model sustained without damage some very interesting deadstick landings; either tipping over or hitting objects on the ground.

7. I would buy another one.

I would have to agree. I have had mine about a year now, and it is the best plane I have or have had. I have a Saito 1.80 in mine and it is grossly overpowered. I rarely use the throttle over 2/3's. It is very, very aerobatic, can be gentle as a big trainer, and is capable of doing things I can't.

My only issues with my setup is the engine. A YS120 or a Saito 150 or the Moki 1.35 would be plenty. The Saito 1.80 guzzles gas like mad, and vibrates more than I would like.

But it's hard to complain as this is such a sweet plane.

I too would buy another.

I miss mine..... I like the DP Ultimate but.......

I understand... I recently lost a Chipmunk that was as comfortable as an old pair of jean :cry:

I bought the AeroWorks Edge 540T as a replacement, and I really like that plane - but I still miss the Chippy. Guess I should do something about it :idea:

I have owed the sig cap 231 and the purple 300 and still have the DP bipe all were are great planes......with the sig cap being my favorite back in the day.

RIP I lose a wing in flight doing out side rollers, after many long hours on her........

If these are great to you all get your hands on a 29% Aeroworks Edge and you will not believe how good things can get......