The MDS sounds like a great deal. I'm sure it was hard to pass up! The only thing I question is its overall reliability.

I know by the time I'm finished I'll have at least 200 hours of time, 500 bucks in the airframe, and a thousand or more into power and electronics. Sinking that kind of money in a new plane makes me want to have a little more reliability under the hood! Since you got a great deal on the MDS and you said your "not a big fan of MDS engines!" you might want to consider selling off the MDS and using the profits to upgrade to something a little more reliable and last you a lifetime.

From what I have heard these babies come out of the air like a rock!

Just an idea EH!