patriot It looks llike you are doing a great job on this plane . You don't need flaps, but after all your work do yourself a favour and triple check balance ,lateral as well and DO NOT force this plane off the ground, I did and now only have pictures. I had held up elevator on the takeoff roll as with all my other planes, she came up quicker than expected with a violent left snap hit on the wingtip you can imagine what it looked like I am going to build another once my current project is complete. Good Luck