Just found the thread. I started flying RC in '89 with a 60" wing span 40 powered trainer. It has survived a few HARD landings, including one inverted. It was a case of short final, at about 2 meters when it dropped a wing and I got the aileron mixed up. Instant roll and nose in just short of the threshold.. .. .I'm in the middle of rebuilding it for the third time. This time it's a re model as well, longer nose, steerable nose wheel rather than fixed, and a new wing. I have been playing with different wing profiles, and decided to try my own design.. .. .I also have a small slopie, about 45" span, 3 channel. It's balsa sheet over foam which makes it very strong but still light.. .. .Unfortunately I haven't flown for a few years due to business being a 24 x 7 time killer. I must get back into it, and build something a bit more aerobatic. Always liked the Cap series.. .. .One last comment BRL, join the local club, it will save you heaps of time, pain, frustration, and money. It's good fun too.