Gary,

Yeah it's been a while hasn't it? I was a bit bummed thinking I did not have any garage space left for building...but...I have plenty of tables and a good size yard. Bingo!!! Did a bit of re-arranging in the garage for my power tools and I just have to bring them out when I need to use them. Best of all I don't have any balsa dust to sweep out! Bonus!!! Should have my turbine back from ModellBau in a few weeks. Had to replace the turbine wheel, bearings, and combustin unit. Once back it will have a 6 month warranty and be like a brand new turbine. I debated about getting it fixed, but decided it was cheaper in the long run. And I'm already use to carrying out the scuba tank so why change things now. Shouldn't be too long and I'll be burning some Kero with you again.

Shok,

I was hoping for some stick time at Shreveport but you were a no show. So put me down for some at GSW for sure! Pretty interesting model considering the family gene pool it was derived from. Who would have thought to mate an Aviator and a 54 together. I'm hedging my money that the Discovery will fly well. It won't be a speed demon but could be the grass field big sport jet that I've been looking for. I'll let you have some fun with it at GSW too if you like.

JR