RE: Debonair Engine
Just some notes to anyone researching Debs before they get ready to build:
I made mine exactly as planned.
Sure the Downspout was hard to find, but I used what resources I had. Heck, even if you pay to have it delivered it is so worth it, you wouldn't beleive how easy it is to work with and what abuse it will take.
I didn't do any lightening to the fuse. Hell, I couldn't even guess how much it weighs, but you know what, It doesn't matter 'cause I followed the plans.
The most adventurous I got with experimenting with the design was changing from trike landing gear to a tail-dragger. This was only AFTER it was a proven flier, with a few flights under it's belt.