i do have some flying experience i started with an old duraplane .40 trainer years ago. they don't handle all that great so i didn't fly it much. but lately i purchased an ultrafly outrage electric 3d biplane and have been flying it for a few months now, although i don't do much 3d with it its a blast as a small foam sport plane. but since i have been going to the local flying field hardly anyone is running electric setups. so not one to be left out i thought it was about time to get back into a glow plane, i wanted a large easy to fly model and the owner of our local shop had a stick built kadet senior on display and after hearing his comments on its flight characteristics and the impressive size i thought " i gotta get one of theses. lol!" and so starts the saga of learning to build. but i believe it will all be worth it. i will post some more questions I'm sure on the build of this plane. and thanks on your input about the engine John. all information i can get or find about this model and setups is always greatly appreciated.