Great advice, Aarial!

I've decided to go with the Alpha 60 model. Around here in central Texas, a nice clear day means higher winds. I think the larger size and the .61 Evo will help pull it through that. Also, if I ever need to gut the plane I think I'll get more use out of the .61 Evo rather than the .40.

I also was told at a local shop that you can trim the wings in about 4" and give it less dihedral later on, in addition to the new prop (11x8 was suggested), for a nice screamer that can keep up with many of the sport planes out there.