Hello Colin,

Just as you are the only gyro flier down under, I'm sure I'm the only gyro flier in Montana. Your assumptions are all true. Yes the vertical stabilizer, rudder and the horizontal stabilizer have all been modified from the origional plans. The rotor has only lateral tilt and pitch control is controlled via the elevator only. The radio is four channel (not enough room for more). I've never hand launched this model, always ROG.
Good luck with your endevor,

Joel