Thanks for the info, Mike. I forgot to mention that I am going to sideways mount the engine as well, as you describe and I will work up a cowl very similar to yours as well. I like the extra 1/2" on rudder, I will add that to my list. Also, will reduce the dihedral as you mention. I am thinking of shaped balsa for wing tips, similar to the way many pattern planes are done or open tips as you describe, I haven't decided yet. My aileron servos will be out in the wing panels, with short, straight linkages to the ailerons and I am going to use a dual pushrod DEPS type elevator pushrod setup with pull-pull on the rudder if it lines up OK.

What did you end up at for weight? Got any pics?


Mark