flap,

Here in Aust we call friends our mates like you call them your buddys. I had never thought of it the other way. yes I do have a wife......
I have realized that I would have been quite awhile off being ready for the PC-9 anyway so its probably better that my mate builds it and flys it. When I am ready I will buy it from him at a good price already built and complete with motor etc.

regards,

Troy.