Hi Brit...thanks! Yes this is my second model, but I have removed the disk inside the muffler to increase speed on my Alpha, and changed the prop and the thing really gets up and goes now! I think I've about done as much with it as I can and my landings are smooth and light (for the most part). I didn't think of adding nose weight though....
I am EXTREMELY interested in warbirds and scale racers (there is definitely a gee bee of one type or another in my future as well as a Super Solution), and mostly twins (mosquito and me110 being two of my favorites!). I wanted to jump in with both feet, and since I do have an instructor to help with the initial flights I'll know soon enough if this was a mistake or not. Hopefully I'll still have the plane after a few flights and if I have to I'll get something easier to start with. I think I've read every thread about the PTS by H9 and felt that I'm ready for this...but only getting out to the field and flying will say for sure. The guys at the field are always saying I come in "hot" now for a trainer, but I like the speed and it's my way of preparing for the faster landing speeds of a low wing tail dragger.
I'll post some pics when I get the plane.
thanks again!