The current version of the W/H G-202 does not come with wheels or axles. Use a 3-1/2 to 4" wheel of your choice. More engine than an 80 will be wasted in additional weight at the nose that would have to be compensated for in the tail. Don't ask how I found that out. Only one rudder servo is needed if you use a good one. Make sure that the servo type has a good history and track record, don't use the cheap stuff!

It's a well made plane that comes out of the box pretty darn light, even being a built up instead of a composite plane. Well constructed, good glue joints, with good quality wood and great parts fit. It doesn't need ANY additional reinforcement anywhere. You will want to add a second hatch retainer to the canopy hatch as suggested in the manual to stiffen the top up a little and to make the harmonic vibration levels quieter.

The cowl matches the covering perfectly in colors and fit. Rather than purchase c/f or fiberglass landing gear, you can use a file to round out the leading and trailing edges of the gear legs and then polish them up for a light and strong set of gear that also look great. The gear and fuse are perfectly pre-drilled to fit each other!

The plane will need a 5" spinner. An "Ultimate" spinner of one type or another looks the best. Kangke has one in their "Revolution" line that is both light and reasonably inexpensive. It will also polish up to a mirror finish if you want to put a bit of elbow grease into it. The Dave Brown spinner is heavy with rough looking machine work, and Bisson Mufflers has a line of fiberglass spinners that are both light and dont cost anymore than the Kangke spinners. True Turn spinners weigh about the same as the Kangke and cost quite a bit more.

The plane will be easy to fly and a floater at any final weight under 28 pounds, so enjoy. The suggested starting c/g will be a safe starting point, but can be moved aft about 1/2 inch and still be on the safe side.

Pat