Hi,
I had checked the pushrods for straightness a few days ago but didnt get time upload the video.In any case, it was good so I flew the airplane today. It promptly threw off the 15x6 wooden JXF prop I had gone with. But luckily I had the original 14x8 prop MAS spare and installed that. Since I had just put the cowl in, tuning was off. After a bit of tweaking, it flew like a sports car. The added noseweight of the cowl and incowl exhaust manifold brought the cg more forward and rolling out of KE was reduced. I was happy enough to do figure-8s on the first flight of the day. Tried hovering too, much more stable on the third attempt. But I was out only to enjoy. At high rates it rolls like a drill. Little issue on landing because even at idle it wouldnt sink. Ended up doing several flybys and TOGAs ultimately landed after cutting engine. My mentor was on field after a long time and he just enjoyed the airplane too..He just commented that the 14x8 had too much speed and asked me to goto a 15x6 or so, which I agree

Enjoyed , just two flights though due to a derby and no flying tomorrow. After cribbing initially when cold, once started and warmed up, engine performed like a champ. Hopefully I will enjoy more in the coming weeks. Will load the vdo (only landing though) asap
Ameyam