So many adjustments and modifications! I have been flying my avistar for almost a year now with no special modifications. i assembled it just as the instructions say, with a few minor bends in the control rods for the elevator and rudder. Other than that it is a "stock" build and it flies beautifully. I have a Thunder Tiger .46 Pro in it and it really moves spinning an 11x5 wood prop. As for the "avistar bounce".. i used to bounce it but then i learned how to land it without hopping down the runway. Changing the landing gear is, IMO, cheating yourself out of a good learning experience.

anyways.. wonderful plane and i'm sure you'll enjoy it.

John