BCarter

Hey All,
Just received my shrike today and although I've been reviewing many posts I still have some questions I hope some poeple can give me advice on.

1. Motor choice. I have a 46FX with stock pipe (I could get a tuned pipe, just prefer not to spend the money), I also have a 61SF with a tuned pipe. I know everyone complains about balancing, I am already determined to move the firewall back 1" if not more. Is the 61 going to give me much more bang for the buck vs. the agrivation of possibly having to add weight to balance.

2. I read somewhere about leaving the last rib section off to shorten the wings. Comments?

3. I know the 10 size have wing problems. Does the 40 size kits? I really do love to pull High G turns and loops, suggestions for ensuring I keep my wings together? Carbon Fibre rods (ouch ouch on the pocket book), Fibre glass reinforcement ? (booooo for the weight).

I would also appreciate any other suggestions anyone might have.

Thanks in advance.

P.S. If anyone has links to this info I would sure appreciate it.