60in Stylus 40 ARF Blue Scheme (Balsa)

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Product Review (submitted on July 24, 2014):

I bought this plane to replace a 48" Stik and wanted a low wing, symmetrical wing sport plane. Plane arrived and I started the build on a Friday afternoon - I was impressed with the quality of the materials, the build and the covering. The plane went together really easily, basic model building skills required, a small amount of 2 part epoxy and some CA. I had the plane built by the evening. The only negative is the rudder/elevator control rods were a bit too stiff (a common problem I've noticed on another plane I bought) which i replaced after a quick trip to the hobby store.

I installed a 46size PowerUp electric motor and a 5 cell LiPo battery - lots of space in the fuselage. Adjusted everything and went flying the next morning. Wow......take off straight and quick, very little trim required and this plane flies great on even 1/2 throttle (which gives me about 12 mins of flight). The plane is very responsive, easy to roll and perform loops nicely. Landings are easy but the plane does not slow down easily even with no power - probably because it is so aerodynamic. Strong landing gear on a rough grass field.

I would not classify this as a beginner plane as it does require a fair amount of skill to fly and it is fast - but its a great "next plane" after graduating from a high wing trainer.