Originally posted by Richard L.
I had to cut away the shelf under the engine to make room for the cylinder head. I installed my battery pack under the fuel tank and had to add 7.5 oz of lead to the nose to get the plane to balance. Nevertheless, this is still one great flying plane.
I cut the shelf as well, but to make room for the pitts muffler for the Rossi 45 I have. The engine is mounted on it's side and is almost entirely concealed. Did need to add 6 oz of lead up front. Guess that's a common theme with the Zero. Needs tons of weight up front to balance properly...
The Rossi flies well. But I'm pretty sure not as spritey as your YS (I've been achin' to try a 63, if it's anything like my 91, it'd be perfect for a 40 sized plane), but it pulls it around the sky nicely.
I've got a VQ P-40 on order myself.
Morris says that they will be in next week, so I'm expecting mine the week after.