The first step in the plane building process was to get a quote from some kit cutters. I sent the parts layout file to a few laser kit cutters. The cutters had no problem with Mark's file. One had to reorganize the parts as they use a laser with a 3 foot bed. They needed to use more than 2 parts for the fuse. Four days later I have quotes back from the cutters. I am very surprised by how reasonable the price quotes are. At the price of these quotes I do not see why anyone would cut their own parts anymore. It would surely take more than 2 hours to hand cut a kit.

In fact I am seriously thinking of ordering three kits. Really the only thing I am a bit concerned about is that this is a prototype build. The original charter member of Team Hindsight has had to place his build on hold. So I may be the first to actually get one flying. I will be building at least two planes. The first will be a learning experience for me. I ain't cut foam before so first plane is practice. This plane will become my test mule. I will place a Hyde universal mount up front so I can test out and break-in engines. I will be testing any new electronics with it first.

The second plane will be the real prototype and if things work out my contest plane for next season. While I may not be the best choice for the pilot to provide feedback to Mark; there are several very good pilots in the Northern VA area that can. One goes by the name of Don and has a son Joseph. Unfortunately I can not watch them while they evaluate a plane. I get a little nervous watching them fly maneuvers I have no idea how to fly lower than I consider one mistake high.[X(]