David,

I think the problem was Tx, since that was the only common component (different airborne systems). HH suspected a battery issue, but I'm convinced that was not the problem. They eventually traded out my 3 year old DX7 for a complete NIB DX7 system. I certainly appreciate the professional way they handled my issue.

If I was inclined to go CPA style, I'd finish the Tipo thats been sitting in my store room for 30 some years, but the grass fields I have available would be really rough on retracts. I'll stick with SPA style... whether I compete or not, these work best on the fields I fly from.

I'd be really interested in the Deception plans you're working on... a full size version (or 3% downsized version - even better). I did use spars, top and bottom, in the stab I built. They just followed the high point of the airfoil, then 1/16" sheeting over ribs and spars. I've still got a couple Webra Speed .61s that need work... speaking of which, a new Webra carb eventually solved my "idle" problems.

Don't know about Ed's build, haven't been following it.

Good to hear from you again.

Greg