I used thin CA on the horizontal stab, as per the instructions. Remember this only tacks it, when the Vertical stab is installed, lots of epoxy is gobbed in. I used the stock wires, no problems. 120FZ engine, fine for me, others are unsatisfied. I can just hover, but no excess as the plane builds heavier than DP says. 12 pounds is not uncommon. I used a Sullivan tailwheel, easy to replace if there's a problem. Used the stock gear, but then I fly off of asphalt. It does give quite a bit.