Tom... $20.00 verse $2.00 a gal. for fuel ? My vote goes to a Bi-plane or pattern type. I own four of your 28% lov'm all. I Also have a DV. Chips designs tend to lean towards pattern and he seems to be one of the only ones making 28% pattern planes. I like your 300 spec the best of all your Hare planes. It fits my style of fling best, I think pattern and IMAC are harder to learn than 3D on the same level maybe thats way there is less intrest in pattern and IMAC in the 28% market. Dick Hansen follows your forum. Maybe he would offer some input on a 28% pattern plane. Years past Dick had some of the best pattern planes around. I've just recently got back into the hobby ( jumped in with both feet ) after being gone for 10 years, not sure if I know what I talking about.
Love your product and customer service !!
Greg