Ray, the checkerboard is a definite plus. In the short flight that I had, I was able to maintain excellant orientation. Especially when I yanked too hard on the elevator and she nose dived for the ground. I could easily tell which way was up and down and gently pulled out of the dive.

Gotta run. I have a physical fitness test to take for my S.W.A.T. unit. Wish me luck.

Later.