Jeff, I don't like the adjustable mounts and never use them. Just my preference. They can be a bugger to adjust and get good and tight. I find they can have a good bit of slop that can allow the engine to get into the cowling. I know for sure this won't happen with this mount. As for the silicone, well, I have a hardwood strip on the back of the tank to keep it in place so it won't pull back. I also have wrapped in foam so it's secured. The benefit of the silicone is to keep exhaust residue from getting inside the airplane and weakening the wood and glue joints. I do this on all my airplanes. As for weight, I weigh in at 7 lbs. 14 oz. so I am a bit heavier than most. There are trade-offs, I admit, but honestly, as I have said previously, now that the engine is broken in I have unlimited vertical. Airplane is very stable and flies very well for my flying style with over 40 flights so far.

Sunday, winds are brisk at 15-20 MPH. Had two planes go in at the field yesterday due to winds. Bad cross wind out of the west put one in the fence and then a Cessna Skymaster push/pull twin had the wings collapse. Ugly crash. I stayed grounded another day and then today as well.