Pilot RC 40% Extra 330SC

[Joe Hunt]

The plane arrived!

* The wings weigh 3-lbs 10-oz each.
* The landing gear weighs 0-oz, haha, it's crazy light... just 11-oz.
* It's all hinged up, but not gap sealed.
* The pushrods are titanium and the balljoints are already on them.
* The control horns are fiberglass and are ready to be glued in.
* The fuel tank is plumbed, mounted, and has fuel line running to the engine area and T'd off for the fill line.
* A Desert Aircraft style fuel dot is included.
* A carbon fiber spinner painted to match the plane is included.
* Extension connector plastic keepers are included.
* Spoke'd wheels and big fancy wheel pants are included.
* The rudder is as big as a kitchen cabinet door (I love it).
* Ailerons are going to be more than enough for me.
* Elevators might be plenty for me, too.
* The pull/pull cables come assembled and ready to install.

That's what I've noticed so far.

Oh, and the two boxes were delivered in perfect condition and the plane and all parts were in perfect condition.

The workmanship and quality are great, just like the last two 122" ARFs I just completed. Everything looks very clean so far.

[Joe Hunt]

[Xpress]

You'll probably want to ditch the tank and wheels. Pilot goes above and beyond when it comes to completing their kits but the tank and wheels are not the strong points of the airplane. A Fiji bottle and PSP cap work much better! And don't forget the White Rose bling

For what it's worth, we never seal the hinge gaps and never have issues, though Tony does include spare sheets of covering if you want to either patch holes or seal the hinges. Very well thought out airplanes though

You might have already deduced this yourself but keep in mind these are hucking airplanes, not really designed to fly fast or ultra precise. Great for down on the deck.

[Joe Hunt]

[Joe Hunt]

I always wanted to build a bigger rudder for my 122" H9 Sukhoi, I won't be needing to do that with the 122" Pilot Extra.

[Xpress]

As you can see with the size of the rudder... Authority is not a problem

[dunny]

Do you think the airframe is built for the long haul? I remember Dave Sullivan really honking on his when I lived and flew in Sacramento. It's too bad that so few people build GS kits nowadays- there are very few to choose from and I really think there is a lot to be learned from building. I know Joey, all most people want to do is fly

[Joe Hunt]

[Xpress]