Thanks for the advice guys
BigNed....as far as the hinges go, I've read about the same problem here and plan on CA'ing just to be on the safe side. i actually saw someone fly theres today for the first time and with the spoilers and speed brakes on it it sure is lazy in the air...but you're right...seems like a good motor. I also spoke to the instructor and he said he didn't have a problem disabling the AFS since I'll have to learn to fly without it anyway so I mine as well start right from the beginning.
Thanks again,
Adam