I think you'll like the plane Mike. Mine went up for the first time today and I've got an Irvine .53 on the nose. Not quite unlimited vertical with a 10x7 prop, but I'm hoping that once the engine breaks in a little more and I change the prop that it will be able to achieve that. Plane does the nicest knife edge even with low rates
Little fast on the landings, but again I only had two flights on her today so that could improve. If I could figure out how to post pictures here I would.
Just a few things to look out for on the build that have already been mentioned. Cut the nylon bolt that's on the throttle side of the wing...in stock form it's too long and hits the throttle cable. Also make sure you check the fitting of your engine with the cowl BEFORE mounting. My engine needed to be moved back on the mount in order for the cowl to fit properly. I also fuel proofed the inside of the firewall as mine only looked like it had been done on the outside.