Mordib

You said- "I didn't mean anything as a personal attack, just saw some things that didn't jive with what I've learned that's all, and haven't seen anyone else mention them."

I've made a bunch of posts around here and even some threads on the exact same things you mentioned...Go do a search. I didn't have a great time building this thing! Besides the contruction techniques, I replaced every singe 1/4 inch stick and 5/8 in the kit...

I did my shear webs just like Wayne. That's how I learned it and how I did it on my first couple kits.. I am pretty sure Jeff's way would be stronger, but I'm lazy.

As far as the LE goes I just sanded it at the top and bottom and left it completely flat. Chuck Auger won't like it, but it works!

As far as the wing joint, I still don't like it. I've done many full speed snaps, spins, blender, walls, all the stuff you should not do with a FunFly. The wing has taken it. Everytime I start one of those manuevers the picture of the wing joint always pops into my head and I wonder "will this be the one"? It hasn't given up yet though and is obviously just as strong as any other wing.

I used a Dubro tail wheel setup.

You should not have balance problems. I've got a pro .46 and the CG is about .5-1 inch back from the spar.

Now aside from the building and pull pull setup, it is one good flying airplane! The BEST 3D airplane I have flown. High alpha KE (Isn't it always high alpha?) is really easy, harriers (with spoilerons) are really stable with absoultely NO wing rocking, elevators are decent. Flat spins are OK, but the spin rate is slow. My high alpha rolls are halfway decent and inverted flight is eays...

I will continue to complain about the kit, but always end up bragging about how well they fly!