Hi Peter --

Thanks for the reply and information. It definitely was your settings I used -- I just didn't look "up" in the thread when I typed up my post...

I had decided not to seal the hingelines but have changed my mind on that -- the 10 fold snap improvement convinced me! I have seen (in the AMA Masters 45 deg downline) a pretty lousy snap if going too fast into the maneuver. Sometime ago I had purchased some sealing material from NorthEast Sailplane Products -- clear mylar with adhesive on half of one side -- it looks like what I just saw in one of your posts -- I'll definitely give that a try.

The CG change will be pretty easy to accomplish -- lots of room to move the battery aft. I've noticed that it droops more than I'd like or am used to after a roll or snap in a 45 deg line.

I'll check what I have right now for aileron differential -- what amounts of throw are you using? I think I mentioned in the posting that I was using less overall throw than some people's "low rates" -- things get too touchy for my taste even with a bunch of differential. What are your throws (especially on aileron)?

The down elevator to low throttle mix you mention is what I'm flying now.

What's your choice for props?

The straight lines and smooth pulls/pushes is what made me take it into a contest with only 7 flights on it and not really "finish-trimmed" on either plane or pilot... I've had what I thought were pretty good pattern planes in the past but this is a lot better.

Any further insight will be appreciated

Thanks, Tom