I have a Bridi Stick with a Homelite 30 that is very much like your set-up that I've been enjoying lately. I also have two 32 McCullochs that are not presently on a plane. I'm just a sport pilot so I've only done the loop and roll type stuff with it. It certainly is different flying a bigger heavier model. Most of the time I can grease it on with either a 3 point or a tail high main wheel touch down. The engine will idle handily at 1700 so at idle the 18-8 acts like a brake. You have to bring it over the fence with a little power and then chop the throttle. I must be lucky, it's never quit on me?

I'm sure you enjoy yours very much. And may there be many more hours to come.

Jim