Fred,
A 8411 is overkill but if you have them use them. The new JR 811 would be a great servo to use on this airplane.

On the front of the box it read's " Like the original, our Gee Bee Y was not designed for very high speed or 3D aerobatic". I think it is a very well designed and built airframe, but if you put a G-62 on front of it , the wing center section would be your weak point. The manual shows the installation of a G-23, so any of the lower horsepower gas burners would be a good choice. The manual mentions something about gluing the wings together if using a larger motor. The only weak point in this kit is the manual. If you have built any ARF before you shouldn't have a problem, but if you have to follow the manual well.........It needs improvment.

The wheel pants should hold up like any other ARF. I build and fly UAV's for a living and do a lot of composite work. If I were to lay up the pants I would use Kevlar around the wheel openings and the attachment points. A set of Robart struts would be nice also (hint hint).

I should have it assembled this weekend, there is very little to do. The fuel tank already is plumbed and installed with fuel lines attached!

Brian Shipp