Just received my example of the FJ-4 kit from Brodak (CLP-96). John really did it right, the hardware included is everything needed to build the airplane including the carbon tubing and aluminum engine mounting plates. Laser cut balsa and plywood parts are first class, overall I'm really impressed with the kit. Wasn't sure how much of the necessary hardware he would include as it was a trade off between kit price and what was supplied, was good to see he chose to save the builder time looking for all the little items needed to build this airplane.

I hope he sells a few to make up for his investment in developing the kit, it really is a good performing airplane that looks like the real deal.

Ah, my next carrier plane.   Have been waiting a while for this to get produced.   Will you guys be at Brodak's fun fly/contest?   I need to get reservations in as the wife has said okay.

Didn't make it last year, Brodak trip money went to building a carport to keep the hail off our vans. So far the plan is for me and Tom Martin to make the trip together again. we have motel reservations and and a new van to make the trip in.

I'm a little up in the air about entering Carrier. The schedule changed and now Carrier days are the same days as Classic and Profile. In the past I could fly Carrier on Old Time day as even though I flew Old Time I really didn't care about placing.

You have to kinda understand I have serious anxiety attacks when I fly competition because something inside me gets way too serious about wanting to do the best I can. I'm not real sure I can handle flying two events I really care about on the same day. Haven't sent my entry in yet, still mulling it over.

In any case, I'll be there and will be good to see everyone again.

Looks nice, I'll be getting one also. Maybe get someone else in our club interested in carrier. Looks like a good candidate for ASP 15. Or for some of those inclined maybe ecletic.
Wayne

Can't believe I'm saying this but, it would be a great candidate for electric. With a wet engine, (due to the swept wings) you need to put a couple ounces lead in the tail (has weight box built in). If it was electric you could place the battery where you wouldn't need to add as much tail weight if any at all.

Can't believe I'm saying this but, it would be a great candidate for electric.

Hey I heard THAT!   

All teasing aside, CONGRATS on the design and getting the kit out.  I knew it was in the works, and it was GREAT having a kit in the Brodak display at the Toledo show this past weekend. 

Planning (hoping) to make the Fly-In this year, looking forward to seeing you there.

Bob, nice job on the kit. I just got mine yesterday. Also the Brodak instruction booklet is great. Some items we carrier flyers take for granted are explained nicely. Excellent learning tool.
Wayne

Went to order the kit and I guess my old account has expired.   Waiting on word for a password from the Brodak clan.   I have also made my reservations for the Brodak contest.   One hotel/motel was already booked up of the two that were listed at Waynesburg PA. 

I personally prefer Waynesburg because we go right through it on the way in. Plus when we get up and head back home on Sunday morning we are already 20 miles ahead of the game. This year we are going to try Uniontown and see how it works out.

Edit: My traveling buddy just informed me the motel (Microtel) he made reservations at is in Waynesburg