ORIGINAL: proptop

Doesn't sound like a giant rant to me....it sounds like you are on the right track[8D]

I think you you should do just fine...

Like I mentioned above...glow engined ducted fan set-ups typically have 3 tanks...2 saddle tanks that straddle the duct, and 1 header tank that sits right up top of the fan shroud, or as close to the engine as possable. Pipe pressure works well...but if you have problems going lean towards the end of the tank, then there's the pump option. (or perhaps the Cline regulator )

Another option could be a remotely operated needle valve assembly. That allows you to adjust the high speed needle ''on the fly'' via a servo on a seperate channel. (another bit of hardware frequently used on DF set-ups )