Hi Scud,

I don't think that's a stupid question at all. I just received a Gee Bee Z a month ago, and haven't started to put it together yet, but I am planning on overpowering (YS 63) it simply because flying a plane with a such a small wing, you know it will have to to maintain a pretty good speed to stay airborn. And that the stall speed is going to be higher than your trainer, or your stick. Having more power is going to give you the ability to get out of a bad situation.

I have seen a lot of comments that say "as far as landing goes, well this is a GeeBee" I guess that means it will be a fast lander.

My friend has the big H9 232, and it flies nicely. If you are truely limited in your flight time, and haven't really flown anything other than your two planes you mention, I think the cap may be your better choice. Even with 12 years of flying experience, and 5 years of pylon racing, I am a little apprehensive about what this Gee Bee is going to fly like.... but I always pick the planes that are different from what the other guys are flying at my field.


Good luck,

Dan