thanks guy's,appreciate your help. I can breath a little easier now. this is my 3rd low wing plane, but my first tail dragger. how would landing the Strega compare to tower's Kaos, outside of the obvious, tail dragger vs tri-gear, would the landing speed be about the same? I'm comfortable with the Kaos. I fly off of grass, and have seen other tail draggers have no problem with take off or landing and I hope the same for the Strega. Got a little start on it this am will probably finish tomorrow. Really cold here in Illinois, so won't be able to maiden her for awhile. at least i'll have something to drool over this winter. Thanks again for the review and info. Merry Christmas !!!!!