Guys,

Thanks for all your help. And Dave, thanks for the specific guidance on the Air Trade Raven in the back channel.

The engine started and ran just fine on diesel, no problems there. The maiden was completed yesterday. It was very windy (turbulent) but all went well. There are a few tweaks to be made (White Rose brakes adjusted, aileron throw, cables tightened, etc.) and then just get more flight time. The 3-blade was alright, and although it was a different engine, it felt the same as my AW Raven's performance when it had the same 3-blade, so I think I will give the 2-blade a shot just see if it performs better as it did on the AW.

Thanks again all!
George