Well Guys, with the exception of the engine install my plane is done. I had an issue with mine, and the issue turned out to be stupidity on my part. The wing is an extremely tight fit and once fully assembled it is difficult to install. I thought it didn't fit but after a couple of phone calls to planes plus and Chip, I realized the error was on my end. I had been trying to assemble the wing and fuse together on the building bench and couldn't get them to mate together for nothing. (My bench is on the tall side) Once I set the fuse down on the floor so I could get to it from above, the parts did fit together but as I said it is a VERY snug fit. The leading edge must go in at an angle from above and then, on mine anyway, I needed to work it down to the wing saddle. After a few flights it should loosen up just a little and then everything will be just right.

As to the engine, after a bit of discussion with Chip, I have decided to dump the idea of putting the gas engine on mine. If you will notice in the owners manual that planes plus emailed us, that is a Saito 1.80 in the pics. Chip also swears the OS 1.60 is an awsome engine for it as well. If I had to guess I would say that I was being "nudged" in that direction. Now I just have to figure out which engine I want to go to the poor house for. I'm beginning to believe I am never going to find a plane for this gas engine I have (Roto 35).

I will say this, you will never deal with a nicer bunch of people then both the people at planes plus and Chip himself, Prompt response to questions and phone calls and a very positive attitude. I was impressed and I don't impress easily.