i just flew my aresti for the first time today. i must say im quite pleased. i used all the stock hardware. including push rods. usually i use dave brown. but did not have any at this time. im using a saito 72. i was going to use a 12 8. but all i had was a 13 6 apc. so i used it for first flight. i set all throws to recomended. and i set the cg at 3 1/2 for first flights. it flew well. but i used high rate on the elevator to take off and fly. low rate was too low. maybe because cg is forward. im going to move it back as i go. was wondering what others were setting there cg at. and what throws are u using on the elevator. im also going to set up my throws on high rate for ailerons a little. also what props are everyone using. im going to try the 12 8 and see what happens. it wighs 5 lbs. 8 oz. doesnt sound bad. im still breaking in my engine. the plane looks like it will be fast. and it landed so well. and my incidence was on without having to adjust the tail or wings. could not believe it. it was a first. it appears its going to be one nice flying plane. well any input would be great. hope for nice weather in the hole of ohio. when will it quit raining. im going to have to move to somewhere with nice weather so i can fly. take care cya bill