After checking Cheech's mods, I now have a great looking pilot figure remaining in the box

as well as the carbon gear ordered. Looking forward to reducing the spring factor that is present in the factory gear.
As for degrees of thrust, I think I will be adding a little after now having a few more flights on the plane. I think I'll be needing more down than right though. It seems to pull pretty straight on the verticals - speaking in terms of right to left, but no matter if in a vertical or level flight, if the power is on she tends to lift toward the top-side a bit. Will keep testing.
-shaun