Yes, deadsticks are easy with this. But I have flown a lot of bipes and know how to judge speed.

The video did not show the second takeoff. Roll 25' then straight up with 360 degree roll, then level off. Not unlimited vertical, but close. Will hover at 90% throttle, so not much reserve. I will try a 22x8 prop next, should give more pull.

I'm looking at getting the stock carb fixed. It is the same size as the #144 I put on it, but it has a choke. Starting is hard as the carb does not want to prime and the engine likes to start wet.

Funny it will idle all day on the ground. Only in the air it has problems. I may need to add a remote intake for the carb pressure vent, maybe when in air it is getting confused by the cowl. Before the crash on the old SS bipe, I had the opposite problem, I could not get it to shut off with the throttle. Now It will still not shut off, but quits on fast throttle down to idle. Will rebuild both carbs then see what happens.