Eric,

I did added a former made out of honeycomb similar to yours right behind the canopy. I've also installed a rear former, and ladder crutch along the fuse. Also, made a new rudder out of light balsa instead of using the stock one. The only thing I didn't do was to install a cross brace along the fin like one of yours.

I actually test flew it once with Derek Koopowitz about a month ago. However, it was late in the afternoon, and I only managed a short flight. All I did was the first three Sportsman manuvers to trim the plane out - straight flight out, half reverse cuban, and straight flight back. Needless to say, Derek was rolling on the ground laughing, and I've been hearing nothing but trash talk from him since. Anyway, now the season is over, I will be spending a lot more time with the plane.


Brian,

Thanks for your reply and picture.

Adrian