RE: Phoenix Models Strega 40?
It would be interesting to see a fast Avistar. There is a guy who flies in Phoenix who has a little J3 cub that does every bit of 150 but it is like a 25 size cub with a Q500 wing powered by a Nelson 40.
It's pretty hard to get a Warbird up to 150. That is faster than it sounds. I have no doubt that you will be pleased with the Strega/60LX combination. It will be one of the fastest warbirds at you field. I haven't tried putting retracts in the Strega. It would be a lot of work. I really don't think the fixed gear hurts you that much. Q 500 and Q40, both use fixed gear and they cook. Retracts are heavier and dirty up the bottom of the wing. I guess its all in how you look at it.
Blessings, Terry