Once again you all came through with the answers I was looking for. Thanks soo much !

Rick,
I think at one point I actually thought that is how you might go about setting pitch degrees as a percentage. Makes sense, I'll give it a try.
Obviously that is what the second hole in the fuel cap is for. It's funny how the obvious sometimes eludes the simple mind.
The battery is the standard 1800 from Heliproz.
I think I understand how the servos, flybar, and blades interact, I was just wondering about the "play" in them while setting the pitch ?

Barbary,
No problem, I sometimes have similar thoughts on reader's questions when reading the Aqualink (fish) Forum. Perspective sometimes effects our reality a little too much. Yes, this is my first time with anything RC or glow. I have a bachelor's degree in computer science, worked as a mechanic in my younger years, and have always enjoyed taking things apart just like most, if not all, of you. Even my wife and her 152 IQ admits that this stuff is quite complex.
BTW, which question(s) made you think this was a joke ?

flmgrip,
I'll be contacting you in PM to setup a meeting at the field.

Does anyone else have an idea for the other questions:
Fuel line clamp ?
What do you use for an air/fuel filter ?
Battery connection ?

P.S. I would never think about trying to fly this thing w/o assistance from an experienced pilot. The only thing I was contemplating was starting the engine by myself but I suppose I can wait on that also.

Thanks again.