It flies with the A3 plug. I got in 3 flights until I got the wheel pants tied up in some weeds on the approach. No damage, just bent the gear sideways, grass stained one wingtip.

A Hangar 9 Dural .60 gear is nice and sturdy, I cut it in half, and cut down the ends to insert. I took off about 4mm on both sides, and yes, the cutout is longer on the front of the gear, to accomodate the thickness of the cowl. I didn't want it to rub. I will use the old gear for the screw pattern.

I want to push the CG to the rear a little, at the front, it gets nose heavy, but still flies ok. You just have to watch your speed as you slow it down, it will drop a wingtip. The CG is 3 1/4" from the l.e. at this point.