Thanks for some really good responces. Glad to see there are others who appreciate these old birds for what they are. I have to admit the speed definately appeals to me. The amazing part for me is after all this time - I discover your secret.....a properly dialed in pattern ship is very easy to fly!

A significant # of maneuvers I struggled to do properly come much easier. I have to perfect my 4 and 8 point rolls. Can't wait till I nail an 8 point.

Problem is I tend to get distracted by just boring holes in the sky and buzzing the deck.....brings back boyhood memories.

As fast as this plane is it does nothing unexpected so thinking ahead of it is not a challenge. Landing this plane is somewhat of a challenge as it takes forever to bleed off speed and has a long glide ratio. Uses all the field our little club has to land. Thinking about setting up flaperons.