Oh there is no question that if I get my hands on this one, I won't be maidening it myself as I have my other planes. I will have Charlie fly & trim it for me then give it a go with the buddy chord. Charlie's our resident Warbird Guru so I will definitely have him get me started with it. Thanks for all the good advice.

P.S. Just got 200 unexpected dollars in the mail, so I'm half way there!