I think you would be dissapointed in the performance with the US 41 motor. My friend has one with a brison 3.2 and it flys very well, but the brison is lighter and more powerful. The midwest cap is no different than any other cap, can have a sensative elevator if too tail heavy, and you will know it. All around a very good plane if you can keep it light, ie around 15-16lbs at most with a gas engine.