Thanks for all the replies. Here are some answers to your questions.

The trainer I am building now is an Eagle II. It will have a Magnum 52 4stroke. I started building and flying after being out of the hobby for a little over 10 years. I had only a minimum amount of flying skills when I quit flying way back when. I have reciently joined a club and there are a great bunch of guys who I am sure would help me to make adjustments. I am just looking for some advice before I get too far along on building this plane and I only get out to the field once or twice a month...

Looking at the plane last night, I was wondering if cutting the ailerons in half and making a set of flaps out of the inner half would do more harm than good?

I have a Kadet that I have relearned to fly with and it seems to be a little fast for learning. I enjoy flying it but it sure seems to me that there is little reaction time as you get close to the ground. I am not afraid of it but just want to fly something a little slower while I get my son interested in the hobby. I like to tinker with the plane and would love making modifications but just want a direction to begin in.

Well, there is my history and reasons for slowing down an airplane. I am willing to extend the wing, add flaps, lighten the load, and on and on but just wanting to see if anybody has a suggestion that maybe they have had work for them.

Thanks guys and I really appreciate the advice.

Larry