I have been in the RC business many many years. I am critical of foam aircraft...and generally steer clear of them unless they are gifts. However this Piper is first class in every category. The struts are functional, all the parts were accounted for, the color and general lay out of the instructions was appropriate. Instructions were illustrated by photograph as opposed to text. A great concept if the manufacturers would all comply. I will without a doubt by a second one. I used a flight stabilizer and the plane flies correct. Lumbers like a real Piper. I'm impressed!! This is the best price on the market!