I would have to concur regarding the inflight mixture control, this is a must and needs to be on a separate proportional channel. With a 6 channel radio, you should have a knob for flaps. The Byron F-16 doesn't need flaps, so spend just $40 more and get an inflight needle valve assembly. Adjust it in such a manner that you have max power for take off, and then after rotation, dial it back to where you hear an audible change in rpm. With this audible change you should see a nice smoke trail blowing out the back. If you see smoke, the engine is getting the lubrication in needs. This is especially important with the Byron's configuration, since there is no fan air blowing over the head.
Of course, make sure you use a fuel with 22 to 24% oil content, my preference being a touch of castor to mostly synthetic. The castor goes to the hotspots, and the synthetic takes care of the rest. The combination of good oil content and slightly rich running during flight will combine to give you longer life and will greatly reduce the chance of shearing the crankpin or the lower end of the conrod, which is in my experience where most DF engines fail.
Other thoughts or opinions on my opinions?

Regards,
GPB