Latest update. I set the CG at 4" from leading edge. Wow what a different plane. Flies great. Landings 3 point. Inverted almost no trim change.

The saito reliability and the aft CG made the plane a nice flier. Landings with 1/2" of flaps and flap to elev mixing worked great.
I can fly high overhead at full throttle go to idle, drop the gear and extend the flaps with no change in pitch. If done correctly a nice 3 point landing. Tip over on the prop is reduced with 11 " prop and 4 " CG setting. It flies so nice I installed the cowl. The remote glo driver is great for starting. Looks like this might be a nice flying bird.

There is some adverse yaw when doing maneuvers due to the short couple rudder to wing ratio and this is noticable so you won't win a pattern event with this bird. But looks like a great 30's flier with gear up on fly by's. Many positive comments today. Total of 6 flights. If anyone needs pics or info just let me know.. Jim