Thanks for the friendly replies guys
I've put a couple of the 12.25 x 3.75 props on my wishlist. I only have one of these in my prop stash, so can use a few in stock
When I crashed the Nexstar, I removed the engine and one of my buddies cleaned if thoroughly for me, since some dirt had gone in the carb. As of now, I fly with a carb protector, that will keep the dirt and such out of the carb, just in case I make another crash or poor landing I love my O.S engine...it is sooo reliable...awesome. Keeps it's tune very well. fires up in a blink of an eye.

I probably will keep sweating for a while, everytime I hit that throttle and see my yellow baby crawl to the sky. She is so capable, and I am still, and probably always will be....LEARNING!!Thank goodness for the Flight Simulator...that has taught me so much!!Even the Flight Instructor was impressed with my skills. I was considered solo within 2 days of flight sessions.

The Twist looks so pretty against the pale blue sky when flying
I am finishing my Katana V2 46 size, with an O.S. Surpass 70 engine. Talking about flying acrobatics
...but the Twist will always be part of my collection. Hangar 9 better keep producing this baby
It is one sweet airplane, with capabillities far beyond my skills, so she will be challenging me for a long time