Hi Mike,
I appreciate your answers. I am at the same point (second plane expectations) I guess. I used to live in Tyler, MN; flew with a small number of fellows until I moved to DC in 1992. Was out of flying until 2001 when I went back to MN and picked up my old Sig Sr. Since I have been here in VA I have begun using an Avistar with a semi symmetrical wing for a trainer - took me a long enough time to master it plus a lot of repair - When in MN I was told that a Midwest Sweet Stik 40 was a good second airplane. I have it built with a Tower 46 ABC BB on it but have never flown it; but I think I am ready.

Any suggestions like some old hands say to use very small control surface movements - program them in with the dual rate setting on the Tx. This is a 52 inch wing span and a 10.5 inch chord. Should it be gentle in landing? I made it into a tail dragger - moved the landing gear up to the leading edge plus slanted the struts a little. Only thing is, I am tired of wire landing gear - could I put an aluminum strap gear on it? less bounce on landing?

Second question - if I use a 10x6, 7, or 8 prop on a .40 size engine , what size prop should I use on a .45 engine on this plane?

I still have a sister in Willmar. Can't say I miss the cold though - 72 here today but that is way too warm for this country too. Will drop to 20 degrees by Saturday. More like Minnesota!

thanks, Tom Harper