I bought my Advance from my LHS about a month ago. I probably looked at it for another month before that. I have been flying it for about 3 weeks now. I love it!

It is an absolute beauty for manners. Point it where you want it to go, and it goes. I put an OS52fs on it from the start. Balanced 1/8" in front of recommended CG with no lead. No lateral weight needed either. Settled on an APC 12-7 prop. It has good all around authority. I'm still exploring it's capabilities. Great windy flier. Flew today with 20-25 mph gusts. 10-15 sustained at 45 degrees across the runway. No problem. I actually "Harrier-ed" it today! That was cool! The only gripes I have are the main gear are close enough to the CG that it teeter-totters on 'em while taxi'ing. I can pop wheelies with it at will! The other gripe is that this particular one has the aileron servo hole too far to the outside preventing me from putting on servo arms. I have been using the little disc with the horn pivots all the way down. And yes, the roll rate is reeel slow.

Rehab for next weekend. Correct servo hole by cutting towards the center and epoxy'ing a thin lite ply reinforcing plate to the wing. The original plate is inside the wing. I'll be putting the new one on the outside. Anyone see any problems with that? I'll also be changing to an OS 46fx with a Mac's pipe (off the trainer I sold). I have other plans for the fs. I'll also be converting to a taildragger using a Sullivan tailwheel and Klett 'glass main gear. I will also be installing a pilot,,, finally, because it is definately a keeper.

Does anyone see any holes, bear traps, or quicksand pools in my plan? Sing out if you do! I'm still new at this stuff!

If anyone can find one of these, it is worthy addition.

Someone else type for a while now....