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 Da Hangar - Extra 300s  with a Brison 2.4 c.i Engine is the best flying plane I have ever own. My Patty Wagstaff Great Planes Model Extra 300s had it's maiden voyage on June 1, 2003 and it is by far the smoothest plane I have ever owned. I powered this plane with a Brison 2.4 c.i. engine. Following some trimming and electrical issues, I can quickly see this is going to be my favorite plane. The only issues I see with this ARF is that the wing tube design for the horizontal stabilizer is poor and the tail wheel for this model is too small. I created a shim out of balsa sheeting and placed it in the gap on the left horizontal stabilizer. This shim has made the stab tight. I modified the tail wheel assembly and installed a 1.5 inch tail wheel. I no longer drag my rudder on the ground. After my 37th flight on the plane (161st on the engine), the engine began making strange noises at idle. The wrist-pin bearings are shot and the engine has been overhauled by Brison. The engine has been re-installed and it runs great. The CG is 1.5 inches aft and the plane weighs in at 16 lbs (14lbs fuselage & 2lbs main wings) which equates to a wing loading of 31.24 oz/sqft. Funny, it lands like a glider! December 20th, 2003 after installing a Brison 3.2 engine and changing the servos in my wing, I took the plan out for a spin. Now this is what flying is all about. I now have unlimited verticals and can fly any maneuver that I have skill to perform. This combination is great!
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