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<DIV><FONT size=2>Since I'm "grounded" with some health stuff, and couldn't even
fly at Lubbock, I decided to throw the Venus 40 together. For those
interested, it is an exceptionally-well made ARF. The parts fit was
PERFECT. Period. Covering is WAY better than I would ever TRY to do,
and the instructions permitted me to be READY to Fly in exactly 12 hours --total
-- box to engine run.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> Mine is fitted with an OS 70 Surpass 4c,
and tonights' test run was perfect. EXCEPT for the fuel running out the
bottom of the nose interior. Not good. No, I did NOT "fill and
pressure" test the tank before installing...my bad.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> On the side, about 1/2 way up was a
puncture. No big deal, but enough to leak.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> I quickly disassembled everything, dried it
all out (only a couple minutes contact =minimal damage, if any), then
found everything and emailed Great Planes customer support.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> That was at 7:20 PM, CDT. At 8:47 PM,
I have a personal reply from a real person, with assurance that the replacement
tank will be priority shipped to get me going! Truly remarkable service,
and far exceeded expectations.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> So - now, instead of who KNOWS how long,
I'll be able to do a flight report later in the week....and I have to tell you
all, the OS 70 with the 12 x 9 is DEFINITELY 'hand launch' power for this
beauty.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>I just had to brag on Great Planes....they sure know what to
do to take care of us....</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><BR>Bob Pastorello<BR>NSRCA 199, AMA 46373<BR><A
href="mailto:rcaerobob@cox.net">rcaerobob@cox.net</A><BR><A
href="http://www.rcaerobats.net">www.rcaerobats.net</A><BR></FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>