I think I will go with the MK retracts, unless my NIB BVM gear (from the mid 70's) look like they'll be big/ strong enough to handle it. Probably use the titanium struts too. Scott, thanks for the invite, and if I get it ready by then I'll be there. Gotta finish a couple-3 others first though, ya know?! Do you know Jim Quinn, or Joe Valvo? I fly w/ them occaisonally...Mike, sure, when I get it (the beginning of March) I'll give ya the C.G. measurement, will that be soon enuf?