Jester the wheels look small but they are 3.5". Runway condition was the problem. Due to the wet conditions I could not mow it shorter. The mower was a muddy mess when I got through. I just have to wait for dry conditions and try again.

OzMo thanks, the plane is the Debonair. After reading about the SPAD planes I decided to build it as a trainer. Reading how well they handle a crash was the key. I started building an Ugly Stik but did not want to risk a crash with it. I set it aside and went with the Debonair. Very sturdy plane and with that sweet running OS engine it makes the perfect combination.