Cheers for the advice on the scale bird. I wasnt thinking of going straight from the maggie to a spitfire.
I'm toying with an intermediate IC low-wing to see me through this year, while maybe building the spit ready for next year. You know, when I can stay in the air for more than 5 seconds

Raptor,
nice tips for FMS, your right about the cricket. For Gods sake dont let in become popular. Man its dull