I'm with raydar, I too built the kit as stock. I did use the DuBro landing gear, and mounted it in the stock location. Had a few noseovers when I first flew it, but a little tickling of the elevator when landing solved it. Take offs on mine are a little tricky also. But from what all I've read from other posters, most of them seemed to have the same issue. You will get a lot of attention at the field, since it seems not many folks assemble or build them. Just read and re-read the manual and you will have no problems,.

Cal