@propstop...yes! The engine hadn't been run in a while so that took a bit of tinkering to get going. It still isn't 100% but it was making decent power and idled ok. It took at half throttle and I did about 5 laps of the field. Couple clicks if down elevator and a touch of aileron...flew great!
ok here we go...first couple clues
1. Designed in the mid 30's
2. The Boeing 247 and Douglas DC-2 were inspiration for this design