Prepare to be happy...

Made it out to Maloof this morning and ran a couple of tanks through the engine. The GMS dialed in nicely, with a slow steady idle around 1800 rpm. With the failsafe set, the control throws at the factory spec "low" setting, and the tank refilled, it was time to fly. I taxied it out and pointed south, then rolled on the power. I didn't even make it to 50% before it was off the ground and climbing away at a 45 degree angle. The plane grooved along and sucked up altitude, getting small very quickly. It needed some aileron and elevator trim, but it dialed in quickly. Conditions weren't ideal, with a milky overcast sky and lots of chop, but the Edge handled it easily.

The GMS 1.20 is waaay more power than this plane will ever need. I pushed it to 50% throttle a couple of times, but at that power setting, the plane boogies along very fast. It's just sensitive enough at the "low" throw settings to be a fine sport flyer. I used initial settings of 40% expo which felt right on the sticks. The stock CG is neutral; as you roll off the throttle, it gives a slight tail drop as the center of lift shifts forward. For pilots seeking a bit more stability, balance it a tad nose heavy on the stock CG. Landing is easy; roll off power after base to final, let it descend, then roll on power to check descent as you cross the runway threshold. Fade off the power to set it down; it sort of flares itself.

Still need to finish tuning and breaking in the engine, but this bird is a keeper; I'm looking forward to more stick time with this awesome airplane! Get yer birds done, because this will be your new favorite...