I agree with the earlier comment to convert the plane to a tail dragger. This will reduce drag both on the ground and in the air. The nose gear on most trainers typically makes even ball bearing .46s look weak. The nose gear on the LT-40 in particular tends to make the nose squat which puts the wing in poor angle for takeoff. This is one part of the LT-40 that in my opinion doesn't live up to the quality of the rest of what is a terrific plane. Not to mention the plane looks a lot better without the nose wheel.