I'm thinking the Saito 150 will be a great engine on this plane. Let us know how you like it. Mine weighs 8lbs 12ozs with a YS 110 and I'm runing all the stock stuff except the tires. So I think your weight is very realistic.

I think you'll really love this plane. I think it's awesome.

I did break a SFG today however. Landing was just slightly rough and I touched the SFG. On a grass strip it's difficult to keep from bumping them once in a while. Also my landing gear has delamenated slightly. I'm gonna CA glue it tonight. I think it'll be ok. I'm hot and cold on the carbon fiber landing gear craze. The look very nice but seem to be weak and break. It's just a matter of time. Maybe aluminum would be better. The only planes I know that have carbon fiber gear art this one, the H9 Extra 260 and the Yak. All three of these planes seem to be having the delamenating issue. It looks so beautiful but then it cracks. So far on the Yak my CA'd gear is holding up fine and I expect this one to also. But it's a shame to have these break so easily.

Anyways had 3 great flight today. Still getting used to the SFGs but I like how they fly. Make most 3D stuff easier. And today I was doing great KE. Nice, slow and high alpha. And they don't take much rudder. Also hover is very easy with the SFGs.
Anyways, had a great flying day today.
Thanks,
Barry