The above advise on your tailwheel is much better for you rudder's life
span.. Another mod unmention is, If your ok at wood working.. Is to
remove the Dihedral from the wing which will give you better flight
performance... But then again, all the mods will take it out of the
trainer category, though still an easy flyer... And if you fore see family
/friends that might want to get into the hobby you'll have a plane for
them to use...