thanks for the input guys. dave,i to would consider increasing the slot but it seems so close to the edge already. what does occure to me now but to late to change would be to redrill the rear pivot hole a little lower. i don't want to change the design as the stabalizer and wingalignement thatmust be set for optimum performance.

i spent some time studying the pictures i took and hope to attain some more down elevator with a little triming. the slot in the vertical fin i need to cut is done at the very top of the cutout,this is shown on the drawing.so i figure there really isn't that much movement needed. i most deffinantly will be putting spoilers in the wing and i am very glad you stated the 1" x3 bays as being enough to assit in bring the bot in for a landing. i have the wings built and am going with the 2 pc designe.....now i'm wishing i hadn't used the metal joining rod that has a little play. i may try several coats of paint to snug its fit.

dave ,do you use any bands to hold your wing halves together other than the ones holding down to the fuse. i read some folk use a screw on each half on the underside thats hidden in the fuse and join them together with "o" rings like used on prop savers. seems like a great and easy way to go.

must say though, i was hoping more builders of the bot would share their experience setting trims for the bot in flight....do you set the elevator to be horizontial with the bottom of the fuse or is it set differently for getting level flight.[example:it has up elevator dialed in for level flight]any further discription of how it shoul look will be helpful, thanks gang,stu