So I have finally made a decision on a plane and bought a Great Planes Sequence. I am using an E-Flite Power 32 w/60 amp esc, 4S 3000 mah 30C LiPo batteries, and a Xoar 12x7 e-prop. My flight timer is set at 10 minutes. I had to machine the motor mount to fit perfectly. It flies great, plenty of power, but I had to re-design the canopy holding system. It came off three times and I was installing it according to the manual. Hobby Services, Inc. sent me a new canopy (that will be modified) and two rolls of Monokote. I removed the wooden latches on their canopy and replaced them with 1/16" x 1/2" basswood. I also modified the slots on the fuse to accept the 1/2" wide basswood tabs. I used a carbon fiber rod that is .050" in diameter that goes in one side of the fuse, through the tabs I made, and out the other side. It protrudes about 1/4" on each side, but you can't see it in the air, and my canopy ain't flying off. Anyone else had these issues? What did you do? I ask because my prototype mod hasn't failed yet, but y'all probably have a better mod idea. Any suggestions will be appreciated. One more thing, their suggested CG makes the plane real nose heavy and a bear to knife edge. I had to move my LiPo pack aft a full two inches to achieve level inverted flight with no elevator trim or input. Well, almost level. It drops ever so slightly to the nose. I guess because they suggest a 2200 mah pack and I'm running a 3000 mah pack. At the end of the day, it flies awesome. Sorry for the long post guys. Help me if you can.

Could you post some pictures of your canopy latch? I tape mine. I also just finished a Sequence. I'm using 3000 batteries too after 8 flights (with all soft landings) I noticed the fiberglass gear is cracking Has anyone else had a problem with the stock gear?

Thanks

I'm using their carbon fiber gear.

Thanks for the canopy pictures. I guess I will have to order the carbon fiber gear.

You're welcome pv1130. My Sequence lands soft as well, as I have adjusted the CG with the inverted level flight test. The plane practically lands itself and does great knife edges with little coupling. I did have to tune right-hand thrust by installing one washer behind each motor mount bolt on the left-hand side (viewing from the rear). It was hooking to the left during up lines noticably, especially at full throttle. I'll have to test that this weekend. I also have the super light five spoke wheels from Du-Bro, 2.5" dia.

BlackS10 Did you use the carbon gear from Greatplains if so how was the fit with the wheel pants? seems they want about 1/3 of the price of the plane just for carbon gear.

I'm not able to use wheel pants because I land on a grass runway and its kinda hard on them. My wheel pants don't really last a long time, so I don't install them. And they would conceal my five spoke Du-Bro wheels... According to Great Planes, they are self-aligning just like they are on the fiberglass landing gear. They are kinda pricey, but they're light, strong yet flexible, and a custom fit. I know that cheaper ones can be found, but you'll have to make them fit. With that being said, they're just isn't enough room in there to be fooling around with universal gear trying to fit them in. The last time I checked, www.graphtechrc.com did not make any for the Sequence, but they are a great source for carbon fiber stuff.

Thanks for all the info. I guess I will order a set from Greatplanes. All of our fields are paved.

Cool man! Happy Flying!