Jim,
Ok, I'll watch the speed on the downlines.
I'm thinking of using a 14 X 6 prop so that should fit in well with your recommendation.
I've read everything I could on the cause of flutter and am still confused, except to keep everything tight - free of slop. Your explanation of the stress transferring makes sense.
I'll take the wings out and look at them to see what version they are. The plane should be pretty new as my hobby shop has sold 4 of these this past year.
It was really a spur of the moment purchase. I probably should have bought a stick - but it sure looks pretty. I still have to finish my Hog Bipe, put together another Venus 40 and then I'll get to the Funtana.
John