Hi guys... (and girls?),

I'm really busy right now, but I'll try to post some stats and measurements soon. (of the plane, not my wife in the pic!)

For the moment though, I'll cop to the fact that I used a ready made wing from a Great Planes Big Stick 60 ARF. It had the measurements and area I was looking for, and I was too lazy to scratch build a wing, so I ordered one. Things didn't work out so easy however, as it arrived seriously damaged! The company gave me a nice rebate, and I just completely rebuilt the wing. I think in retrospect that it might have been easier to scratch build one like I usually do!!

As far as ready made parts for the Kioritz engines, I can't answer that one. I make my own prop hubs, magnet hub, sensor bracket, mufflers, etc. I use CH Ignition systems, and larger carbs from other engines, etc. There are lots of suppliers that would make you up parts if they don't have them in stock and you don't want to make the pieces yourself.

As for the connectors, they were Futaba originals that I've had in my electronics junk box for years. Like I said however, they looked like new; no corrosion, damage, etc. My brother has run into this problem on his planes, and I recently read an article describing the same thing. Very scary! I don't know if electrical contact cleaner spray is the answer, or just replacing all your connectors every few years.

More as soon as I can,
Take care,
AV8TOR